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What is the common difference between the elements of the arithmetic sequence below? -18, -22.5,-27,-31.5,-36

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Answer:

-4.5

Explanation:

User Silentavt
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a₁ = -18
a₂ = -22.5

d = a₂ - a₁
= -22.5 - (-18)
= -22.5 + 18
= -4.5
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