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Which of the following is UNLIKE the others with respect to the rate of change (common difference)?(1 point)
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f(x) = 6x − 2
f(x) = 6x − 2
f(x) = 6x +1
f(x) = 6x +1
2, 8, 12, 20, 26
2, 8, 12, 20, 26
an = −5 + 6(n − 1)
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2, 8, 12, 20, 26
Reason: the linear functions f(x)=6x−2 and f(x)=6x+1 and the arithmetic formula an = −5 + 6(n−1) all have constant rate of change (common difference) 6. The sequence 2,8,12,20,26 does not — its successive differences are 6, 4, 8, 6 (not constant).
Reason: the linear functions f(x)=6x−2 and f(x)=6x+1 and the arithmetic formula an = −5 + 6(n−1) all have constant rate of change (common difference) 6. The sequence 2,8,12,20,26 does not — its successive differences are 6, 4, 8, 6 (not constant).
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