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What is the common difference in the arithmetic sequence 30, 27, 24, 21, 18...?

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

To find the common difference take the second term minus the first term

27 - 30 = -3

Check by taking the third term and subtracting the second term

24 - 27 = -3

The common difference is -3

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