What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? -8, -13,-18,-23…

Woworks asked Aug 12, 2023

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What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence?
-8, -13,-18,-23…

Woworks asked Aug 12, 2023

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Answer:

The common difference is -5.

Explanation:

The difference is -5. Why? Because -5 is added to each term to arrive at the next term. so ... the difference a2 - a1 = -5.

E.g. -8 + -5 = -13

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