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)Add the common ratio of −3.5 .Multiply by the common ratio of −3.5 .Add the common difference of −3.5 .Multiply by the common difference of −3.5 .

Answer 1

Add the common difference of −3.5.

Each term is 3.5 less than the previous one (23 → 19.5 → 16 → 12.5), so you add −3.5 to get the next term (12.5 + (−3.5) = 9).