How to Solve Geometric Sequences with Negatives and Fractions

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This educational math video explores advanced concepts in geometric sequences, moving beyond simple positive whole numbers to examine sequences involving negative numbers and fractions. The narrator, Justin, guides viewers through three distinct examples that demonstrate how common ratios can result in alternating signs or decreasing values. The video addresses the common confusion students face when numbers don't simply get "bigger" in a multiplicative pattern, introducing algebraic methods to find the common ratio definitively.

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