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Find x such that x-4, x, and 3x-8

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are three consecutive terms in a geometric sequence?

asked Sep 8, 2014 in ALGEBRA 2 by anonymous

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The three consecutive terms are x - 4 , x and 3x - 8.

In geometric sequence the common ratio is equal.

So,

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Divide each side by negative 2.

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answered Sep 8, 2014 by david Expert

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