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Find the next three terms in the sequence. 24,20,16,12…. (If you could explain it that would be great too. It’s a bit confusing)

Find the next three terms in the sequence. 24,20,16,12…. (If you could explain it-example-1

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First term =a=24

common difference=d=20-24=-4

Formula

  • a_n=24-4(n-1)

a_5

  • 24-4(4)
  • 8

a_6

  • 24-5(4)
  • 4

a_7

  • 24-6(4)
  • 0
User Oscaroscar
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Answer:

the next three numbers should be 8, 4, 0

Explanation:

it reduces by 4 each time

24 - 4 = 20

20 - 4 = 16

16 - 4 = 12

12 - 4 = 8

8 - 4 = 4

4 - 4 = 0

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