|x 3| < 5
a. -8 < x < 2
b. -2 < x < 8
c. 3 < x < 5
d. -3 < x < 5

42

step-by-step explanation:

256/6=42

see explanation

step-by-step explanation:

since the sequence is geometric there is a common ratio r between consecutive terms, that is

r = 4 ÷ - 2 = - 2

r = - 8 ÷ 4 = - 2

r = 16 ÷ 8 = - 2

the next term - 13 must be incorrect as it should be - 32 for the sequence to be geometric.

the first 4 terms are therefore geometric with common ratio r = - 2