What is r, the common ratio, in the geometric sequence 2, −14, 98, −686, …?

Divide a term by the term before it to find the common ratio: −14 ÷ 2 = −7. Checking the next pair, 98 ÷ (−14) = −7 as well, so the common ratio is −7, choice A.

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