In a geometric sequence dividing any term by the term before it yields the common multiplier.
Then x/(x+8) = (3x-8)/x
Solving for x: reduces to x^2-10x +16 factor into (x-2)(x-8)
Then x = 2 or 8
2 produces a sequence of -2, 2, -2 ...
8 produces a sequence of 4, 8, 16 ...
The value of discontinuity is x= -7, x= 5
I think it would be 23 bags without any cookies left over
Answer= x^2-4
I hope this helps.
24÷3=8
There will be eight players on each team.
