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3 years ago

What is the next term of the geometric sequence? 72,36, 18,

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2 answers:

Stolb23 [73]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the common ratio, take the second term and divide by the first

36/72 = 1/2

To find the next term, take the last term and multiply by the common ratio

18*1/2 = 9

Elden [556K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The common ratio = 36/72 = 18/36 = 1/2.

So the next term is 18 * 1/2 = 9.

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