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Given an = 3n-5, what is the common difference?

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

A common difference is found in arithmetic sequences. The simplified formula for arithmetic sequences, which is what is used here, is
image. Where d is the common difference and
image is the zeroth term. So, in the given equation 3 must be the common difference.

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