Question

Write the next three terms in the pattern. What is each pattern rule?
-3, +9,-27, ...

Answer 1

81, -243, 729

Explanation:

-3, +9, -27...

Each number is multiplied by -3

-3 * (-3) = 9

9 * (-3) = -27

-27 * (-3) = 81

81 * (-3) = -243

-243 * (-3) = 729

Answer 2

The rule is to multiply each number by -3

-3, 9, -27, 81, -243, 729