Question 1
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25, ?
Square numbers with alternating signs
Sequence: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25
Next term: -36
Sequence: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25
Next term: -36
Alternating Sign Sequences: Worksheet 2 - Beginner Practice Alternating Sign Sequences BEGINNER
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- Understand the logic behind alternating sign sequences practice
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- Practice basic problem types with clear explanations
- Develop systematic problem-solving habits
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Question 2
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 9, -16, 25, -36, 49, ?
Square numbers with alternating signs
Sequence: 9, -16, 25, -36, 49
Next term: -64
Sequence: 9, -16, 25, -36, 49
Next term: -64
Question 3
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10
Next base term: 12 → -12
Sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10
Next base term: 12 → -12
Question 4
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10
Next base term: 12 → -12
Sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10
Next base term: 12 → -12
Question 5
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32
Next term: -64
Sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32
Next term: -64
Question 6
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 5, -8, 11, -14, 17, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 3) with alternating signs
Sequence: 5, -8, 11, -14, 17
Next base term: 20 → -20
Sequence: 5, -8, 11, -14, 17
Next base term: 20 → -20
Question 7
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32
Next term: -64
Sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32
Next term: -64
Question 8
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 3, -9, 27, -81, 243, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 3) with alternating signs
Sequence: 3, -9, 27, -81, 243
Next term: -729
Sequence: 3, -9, 27, -81, 243
Next term: -729
Question 9
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 3, -9, 27, -81, 243, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 3) with alternating signs
Sequence: 3, -9, 27, -81, 243
Next term: -729
Sequence: 3, -9, 27, -81, 243
Next term: -729
Question 10
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 3, -7, 11, -15, 19, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 4) with alternating signs
Sequence: 3, -7, 11, -15, 19
Next base term: 23 → -23
Sequence: 3, -7, 11, -15, 19
Next base term: 23 → -23
Question 11
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 5, -9, 13, -17, 21, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 4) with alternating signs
Sequence: 5, -9, 13, -17, 21
Next base term: 25 → -25
Sequence: 5, -9, 13, -17, 21
Next base term: 25 → -25
Question 12
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32
Next term: -64
Sequence: 2, -4, 8, -16, 32
Next term: -64
Question 13
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10
Next base term: 12 → -12
Sequence: 2, -4, 6, -8, 10
Next base term: 12 → -12
Question 14
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 3, -6, 12, -24, 48, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 3, -6, 12, -24, 48
Next term: -96
Sequence: 3, -6, 12, -24, 48
Next term: -96
Question 15
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 5, -9, 13, -17, 21, ?
Arithmetic sequence (add 4) with alternating signs
Sequence: 5, -9, 13, -17, 21
Next base term: 25 → -25
Sequence: 5, -9, 13, -17, 21
Next base term: 25 → -25
Question 16
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -6, 18, -54, 162, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 3) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -6, 18, -54, 162
Next term: -486
Sequence: 2, -6, 18, -54, 162
Next term: -486
Question 17
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 3, -6, 12, -24, 48, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 2) with alternating signs
Sequence: 3, -6, 12, -24, 48
Next term: -96
Sequence: 3, -6, 12, -24, 48
Next term: -96
Question 18
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25, ?
Square numbers with alternating signs
Sequence: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25
Next term: -36
Sequence: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25
Next term: -36
Question 19
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 2, -6, 18, -54, 162, ?
Geometric sequence (multiply by 3) with alternating signs
Sequence: 2, -6, 18, -54, 162
Next term: -486
Sequence: 2, -6, 18, -54, 162
Next term: -486
Question 20
What is the next term in this alternating sign sequence: 4, -9, 16, -25, 36, ?
Square numbers with alternating signs
Sequence: 4, -9, 16, -25, 36
Next term: -49
Sequence: 4, -9, 16, -25, 36
Next term: -49
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