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Suppose an arithmetic sequence has a common difference of -5. What is the next term after 105?

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Answer:

- 525

Explanation:


a_(n+1)=a_n\cdot r

So, if the common ratio is -5 the next term is always (-5) times the previous term.

105ยท(-5) = - 525

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