Question

Continue the pattern by filling in the next 3 terms
-5, -2, 1,

Answer 1

4, 7, 10

Explanation:

There is a common difference d between consecutive terms, that is

d = - 2 - (- 5) = 1 - (- 2) = 3

To obtain a term in the sequence add d = 3 to the previous term, then

a₄ = a₃ + 3 = 1 + 3 = 4

a₅ = a₄ + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7

a₆ = a₅ + 3 = 7 + 3 = 10