Quotient

Determine the quotient and the second member of the geometric progression where a3=10, a1+a2=-1,6 a1-a2=2,4.

Correct result:

q =  -5
a2 =  -2

Solution:

 a3=10 a1+a2=−1.6 a1−a2=2.4 a1=(−1.6+2.4)/2=25=0.4 a2=−1.6−a1=−1.6−0.4=−2 a2=qa1 q=a2/a1=(−2)/0.4=−5
a2=(−2)=−2

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