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)

Multiply by the common ratio of −3.5
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Add the common difference of −3.5
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Add the common ratio of −3.5
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Multiply by the common difference of −3.5
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Answer 1

Add the common difference of −3.5.

Reason: each term decreases by 3.5 (19.5−23 = −3.5, 16−19.5 = −3.5, ...), so add −3.5 (i.e., subtract 3.5) to get the next term.