Solve the Problem $a _ { 2 } = - 12 \text { and } a _ { 5 } = 96;$

question 119

Essay

Solve the problem.
-In a geometric series, $a _ { 2 } = - 12 \text { and } a _ { 5 } = 96;$ ; find r and ; find r anda1.

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