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Is this sequence arithmetic, geometric, or neither 45, 59, 65, 70, 85

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Answer: It's neither arithmetic or a geometric sequence

Explanation: For an arithmetic sequence, to get the common difference, we subtract the first term from the second, third term from second which should give the same value. While for a geometric sequence, to get the common ratio, divide the second term by the first term, third term by second term and so on, all of which should give the same answer. But in the above sequence, it doesn't follow this pattern

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