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Answer each question about the following series: 3 4.5 6 7.5 9 10.5. what is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence on which the series is based? d =

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Answer:

45.6

Explanation:

User Jack Ukleja
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Answer:

1.5

Explanation:

In the given series 3 4.5 6 7.5 9 10.5


a_(1)=3 ,
a_(2)=4.5 ,
a_(3) =6

As the series is arithmetic and in arithmetic series common difference is,


d=a_(2)-a_(1)


d_(1) =4.5-3=1.5\\


d_(2) =6-4.5=1.5

So, common difference is 1.5

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