What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? 45, 40,35, 30.25,...

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Answer:

It decreases by 5 each time. -5 would be another way to state it

Explanation:

Allen Liu answered May 20, 2022

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Answer:

d = - 5

Explanation:

The common difference d is the difference between consecutive terms, so

d = a₂ - a₁ = 40 - 45 = = 5

Buhb answered May 26, 2022

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