What is the next term in this sequence? 2, -6, 18, -54

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What is the next term in this sequence? 2, -6, 18, -54

It looks like every 2nd term is multiplied by 9.

Using this assumption, the 5th term is 9 times the third term.

i.e. t_5 = 18*9 = 162

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