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Use the given arithmetic sequence to write an equation.
-3, -8, 13, -18,
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Answer:

assuming 13 is supposed to be -13, the equation will be y=-5x+2

Explanation:

common difference = -5

y=-5x+b

-3=-5(1)+b - plug in the first term of the sequence

b=2

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