find the next 2 numbers in the pattern -96,48,-24,12...
keep multiplying by -1/2
That is a geometric sequence with the common ratio q = - 1 / 2
Next 2 numbers:
12 ∙ ( - 1 / 2 ) = - 6
- 6 ∙ ( - 1 / 2 ) = 3
Which number comes next?
18,22,26,30,...
To find the next numbers in the pattern -96, 48, -24, 12..., we need to observe the sequence and look for a pattern or rule.
Looking at the sequence, we can see that each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by -0.5. Let's break it down step-by-step:
- Start with -96.
- Multiply -96 by -0.5 to get 48.
- Multiply 48 by -0.5 to get -24.
- Multiply -24 by -0.5 to get 12.
Following this pattern, we can continue to find the next two numbers:
- Multiply 12 by -0.5 to get -6.
- Multiply -6 by -0.5 to get 3.
Therefore, the next two numbers in the pattern are -6 and 3.