What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence below? -96, 48, -24, 12, -6, ...
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In order to figure this out you need to use Descartes Rule. I attached a picture showing Descartes Rule. If the signs changes for when x is positive then the number of times it changes are the possible positive solution. If the sign changes when x is negative then the number of times it changes are the possible negative solutions. With that said the answer is A. View the picture I have attached for the possible + - and imaginary solutions.
Answer = A) One possible positive solution.
Answer = A) One possible positive solution.