Determine whether the sequence is geometric. If so, find the common ratio. $- 1,3,7,11 , \ldots$
A) 4
B) $- 1$
C) $\frac { 1 } { 4 }$
D) $- 4$
E) not geometric

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The sequence is not geometric because the difference between consecutive terms is constant (+4), indicating an arithmetic sequence, not a geometric one where we would need a constant ratio.

Determine Whether the Sequence Is Geometric −1,3,7,11,…- 1,3,7,11 , \ldots−1,3,7,11,… A) 4 B)

Determine Whether the Sequence Is Geometric $- 1,3,7,11 , \ldots$ A) 4
B)