Asked by ❄ Snowflake ❄

Fill in the blank, then describe the pattern in words:

2.7, 4.1, 5.5, *_9.7_*, 8.3
Can you help me with describing it, please?
Also, is 9.7 correct?

Answered by R_scott
the sequence is arithmetic ... the common difference is 1.4

9.7 is not correct
Answered by ❄ Snowflake ❄
I am not supposed to put the common difference in the blank, instead, I am supposed to continue the pattern. I just needed help with the wording. I did get 1.4 as my difference though.
Answered by R_scott
the blank is midway between 5.5 and 8.3 ... 1.4 away from each of them
Answered by oobleck
yes. The 9.7 would be the next element after 8.3
Answered by ❄ Snowflake ❄
Oh, I see. I think I mixed the spots up. I believe the correct answer for the blank is 6.9? Since 6.9 - 5.5 = 1.4
Answered by ❄ Snowflake ❄
Also, can you please help me with the description in words?