Question

What's the common difference of the following arithmetic sequence?

11, 17, 23, 29, 35, 41

A) 6
B) 5
C) 7
D) 8

Answer 1

A) 6

Explanation:

1. 11+6=17
2. 17+6=23
3. 23+6=29
4. 29+6=35
5. 35+6=41

Answer 2

Explanation:

6

Take the higher number and subtract the next lower value. It will tell you the difference.

17-11=6