Question

Determine the next term in the geometric sequence. -1, -6, -36, -216, ??

Answer 1

The sequence goes by decrements of multiples of 6 starting at -1

-1 * 6 = -6
-6 * 6 = -36
-36 * 6 = -216
-216 * 6 = -1296

Answer 2

You are multiply by 6 each time.

The next term is -216 x 6

-216 x 6= -1296

-1296 is your answer

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