Question

Which of the following statements correctly determines the rule for generating the next term in the sequence 23, 19.5, 16, 12.5, . . .? (1 point)
Responses

Add the common difference of −3.5
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Add the common difference of negative 3.5 .

Multiply by the common ratio of −3.5
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Multiply by the common ratio of negative 3.5 .

Multiply by the common difference of −3.5
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Multiply by the common difference of negative 3.5 .

Add the common ratio of −3.5
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Answer 1

"Add the common difference of −3.5."

Reason: Each term is 3.5 less than the previous one (19.5 − 23 = −3.5, 16 − 19.5 = −3.5, …), so you add −3.5 (equivalently subtract 3.5).