Question

Determine if the sequence below is arithmetic or

geometric and determine the common difference / ratio in
simplest form.
3, 8, 13, ..
(PLEASE HELPP)

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

arithmetic; common difference of 5

Explanation:

It usually works well to check differences first. Here, they are ...

8 -3 = 5

13 -8 = 5

These are the same value, so the sequence is arithmetic with a common difference of 5.