Question

Identify the pattern for the following sequence. Find the next three terms in the sequence

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5, 2,-1,-4,
a. Subtract 3; -7, -10, -13
Add 3; -7, -10, -13
Subtract -3; 7, 10, 13
d. Add 3; 1,4,7
Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

Each new term is obtained from the previous term by subtracting 3.

Starting with 5, 2, -1, -4, we subtract 3 from -4 to obtain the 5th term: -7.

The next two terms are -10 and -13. Answer (a) is correct.