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HELP!!!!!What is the common difference between consecutive terms in the following arithmetic sequence? –16, –20, –24, –28, ...

A. -12
B. 12
C. -4
D. 4

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term = previous term + Common difference
-20= -16 + Common difference
Common difference = -20-(-16)= - 4
Common difference = -24-(-20) = -4

Answer is C. -4.
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