Question

What is the next term of the arithmetic sequence?
8, 5, 2, -1, -4,

Answer 1

-7

Explanation:

We need to find the common difference

Take the second term and subtract the first term

5-8 = -3

Check the third term and subtract the second term

2-5 = -3

The common difference is -3

To find the next term, take the last term and subtract 3

-4-3 = -7