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Find the common difference of the arithmetic sequence 3, -2, -7

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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

To find the common difference, take the second term and subtract the first term

-2 - 3 = -5

Check with the third term and the second term

-7 - (-2) = -7 +2 = -5

The common difference is -5

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