If 2, x , 8 are the successive terms of a GP.the value of x is
A)5
B)4
C)-4
D)± 4

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In a geometric progression (GP), the ratio between any two successive terms is constant. Given 2, x, 8 as successive terms, the common ratio (r) can be found using $r = \frac{x}{2} = \frac{8}{x}$. Solving for x, we get $x^2 = 16$, which gives $x = ±4$.

If 2, X , 8 Are the Successive Terms of a GP.the