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Which number is the common difference of the sequence: -92, -74, -56, -38, -20...?

a. -19
b. 18
c. 19
d. -18

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Common difference = 2nd term - 1st term
d = -74 - (-92)
d = -74 + 92
d = 18

In short, Your Answer would be Option B

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User Musma
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The common difference is basically the second number minus the first (or the 3rd-2nd, and so on). The answer should be B.
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