Question

In an arithmetic sequence, the first term,

a1, is equal to 9, and the sixth term, a6, is
equal to 34. Which number represents the
common difference of the arithmetic
sequence?

Answer 1

See below

Explanation:

Add 5 to each preceding number

`a_(n)` = (
`a_(n-1)`)+5

1 9 9

2 14 [9+5]

3 19 [14+5]

4 24 [19+5]

5 29 [24+5]

6 34 34 [29+5]