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Tell whether the sequence is arithmetic. If it is identify the common difference 1/2, 1/3,1/4

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For this case we have the following definition:

An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers that increases or decreases by a constant amount each term.

Thus, to obtain
(1)/(3) it is necessary to subtract
(1)/(2) from the amount of
(1)/(6).

To obtain
(1)/(4) it is necessary to subtract
(1)/(3) the amount of
(1)/(12).

As it is observed, a constant quantity is not diminished since
(1)/(6) is not equal
(1)/(12).

So, the sequence is not arithmetic

Answer:

The sequence is not arithmetic


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