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Is 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, 35 an arithmetic sequence

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Answer:

Yes, the sequence is an arithmetic sequence

Explanation:

Notice that each consecutive number is being added by the next odd number up:

0+3=3

3+5=8

8+7=15

15+9=24

24+11=35

We can represent this as the arithmetic sequence
a_n=n(n+2)

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