Question

Alex and Jesse are baking holiday muffins. On day one, they baked five muffins, on day two, they baked 11 muffins, and on day three, they baked 17 muffins. What is the slope for this arithmetic sequence?(1 point)
Responses

−1
negative 1

6
6

1
1

−6

Answer 1

To find the slope of the arithmetic sequence, we need to determine the common difference between the consecutive terms.

On day one, they baked 5 muffins.
On day two, they baked 11 muffins.
On day three, they baked 17 muffins.

Now, let's find the differences:

From day one to day two:
11 - 5 = 6

From day two to day three:
17 - 11 = 6

The common difference (or slope) of this arithmetic sequence is 6.

So, the correct response is **6**.