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What is the common difference is this sequence: 5,17,29,41,53?

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Answer:

12

Explanation:

To find the common difference, we take the 2nd term and subtract the first term

17-5 =12

We check it with the 3rd term minus the second term

29-17 = 12

The common difference is 12

We add 12 each time

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