Decide whether the sequence is arithmetic geometric or neither 5,-10,20, -40

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note, that all members of this sequence have '-' and '+' and 5*(-2)=-10, -10*(-2)=20; 20*(-2)=-40.
It means, that the suggested sequence is geometric, where b₁=5, q=-2.

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Step-by-step explanation:

We need to show that the √2 is an irrational number.

And from the given steps of proof stated in the question, we need to find the assumption that justifies the fact : " Both of the number a and b cannot be even".

First take the given options :

Option a : √2 is a rational number

√2 being an rational or irrational has no relation of a and b to be even or odd. So, this option is rejected.

Option B : a/b is simplified lowest terms

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Option c : √2 is a irrational number

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Option d : The fact that b divides a evenly

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Option E : The fact that a and b are whole numbers

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