A = -8; R = -4

question 176

Multiple Choice

a = -8; r = -4

• A) -8, 32, -128, 512, -2048
• B) -8, -32, -128, 512, -2048
• C) -4, 32, -128, 512, -2048
• D) -8, -12, -16, -20, -24

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Definitions:

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