Question

Determine whether the sequence is arithmetic or geometric. Sequence 1: –10, 20, – 40, 80, ... Sequence 2: 15, – 5, – 25, – 45, ... Which of the following statements are true regarding Sequence 1 and Sequence 2.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1,

-10,20,-40,80,...

common ratio=20/-10=-2

it is a geometric sequence.

2.

15,-5,-25,-45

common difference=-5-15=-20

it is an arithmetic sequence.