Question

4. What are the next three numbers in this pattern? 7,4, 1, -2

-7, -4,-1
1,4,7
-5, -8, -11
-3, -6, -9

Answer 1

- 5, - 8, - 11

Explanation:

The common difference between the given terms is

4 - 7 = 1 - 4 = - 2 - 1 = - 3

The to find the next term subtract 3 from the previous term , that is

- 2 - 3 = - 5

- 5 - 3 = - 8

- 8 - 3 = - 11

Answer 2

-5, -8, -11

Explanation:

Common difference:

`d = 4 - 7 \\ d = - 3`