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The next term of the geometric sequence is -12.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Sequence

To find : What is the next term of the geometric sequence ?

Solution :

The first term of the geometric sequence is

The common ratio of sequence is

The fourth term of the sequence is

Therefore, the next term of the geometric sequence is -12.

256π units²   (answer b)

step-by-step explanation:

the formula for the surface area of a sphere of radius r

is             a = 4πr²

and so, if r = 8 units, then the surface area is:

a = 4π(8 units)² = 256π units²   (answer b)

right

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