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In a GP, the sum of the second term and the third term is 36 and the sum of the third term and the fourth term is 12, find the first term and common ratio.

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter2: Linear Equations

Section2.6: Ratios And Proportions

Problem 58PFA

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In a GP, the sum of the second term and the third term is 36 and the sum of the third term and the fourth term is 12, find the first term and common ratio.

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