Geometric Sequence
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January 4, 2009
ratiogeometric sequence
Problem Statement
The second and fourth terms of a geometric sequence are and . Which of the following is a possible first term?
(A)\ \minus{}\!\sqrt3 \qquad
(B)\ \minus{}\!\frac{2\sqrt3}{3} \qquad
(C)\ \minus{}\!\frac{\sqrt3}{3} \qquad
(D)\ \sqrt3 \qquad
(E)\ 3