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For a geometric sequence, the following relationship between the first and third terms holds:
a₁ − a₃ = −1.5
a₃ − a₁ = 1.5
Calculate the common ratio q and the first term a₁.
Your answer:
a₁ − a₃ = −1.5
a₃ − a₁ = 1.5
Calculate the common ratio q and the first term a₁.
Your answer:
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