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16 November, 05:39

What are the next two terms in the sequence: - 16, 8, - 4, 2

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  1. 16 November, 08:02
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    1 and -.5

    Each number starting from - 16 is divided by two then turned negative or positive
  2. 16 November, 08:28
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    U have a geometric sequence with a common ratio of - 1/2. That means u can multiply the number by - 1/2 to get the next number.

    -16 * - 1/2 = 16/2 = 8

    8 * - 1/2 = - 8/2 = - 4

    -4 * - 1/2 = 4/2 = 2

    2 * - 1/2 = - 2/2 = - 1 <===

    -1 * - 1/2 = 1/2 <===
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