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

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Answer:

-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

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