Find the first term and the common ratio of the geometric sequence.-5, 5, -5, 5, -5, . . .

A. a1 = -5, r = 1
B. a1 = -1, r = -5
C. a1 = -1, r = 5
D. a1 = -5, r = -1


Answer: D

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