Determine Whether the Given Sequence Is Arithmetic, Geometric, or Neither

question 158

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If arithmetic, find the common difference. If
geometric, find the common ratio.
-{4n - 2}

• A) Arithmetic, d = -2
• B) Geometric, r = 4
• C) Neither
• D) Arithmetic, d = 4

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