To find the common difference, we need to find the value of a2, which is the next term after a1 in the sequence.
Since a1 = -8 and a2 = a1 + 5, we can substitute the value of a1 into the equation:
a2 = -8 + 5
= -3
Therefore, the common difference is 3.
Given the Recursive Formula:
a1 = −8
a6 = an +5
What is the common difference?
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