How do you tell if a sequence is arithmetic??
Then I will answer my questions below:
1. Tell whether the sequence is arithmetic. If it is, Identify the common difference.
-7, -3, 1, 5
A. Not arithmetic
B. Arithmetic, common difference is 4
C. Arithmetic, common difference is 8
D. Arithmetic, common difference is 7
2. Tell whether the sequence is arithmetic. If it is, Identify the common difference.
-9, -17, -26, -33
A. Not arithmetic
B. Arithmetic, common difference is 8
C. Arithmetic, common difference is 9
D. Arithmetic, common difference is 7
3. Tell whether the sequence is arithmetic. If it is, Identify the common difference.
19, 8, -3, -14
A. Not arithmetic
B. Arithmetic, common difference is -11
C. Arithmetic, common difference is 5
D. Arithmetic, common difference is 17
4. Tell whether the sequence is arithmetic. If it is, Identify the common difference.
1/2, 1/3, 1/4
A. Not arithmetic
B. Arithmetic, common difference is 1/6
C. Arithmetic, common difference is 2/3
D. Arithmetic, common difference is 1
8 answers
So for #1
2nd - 1st = -3 - (-7) = 4
3rd - 2nd = 1 - (-3) = 4
4th = 3rd = 5 - 1 = 4
Yes, it is arithmetic
Use the same method for the others.
2. No
3. No
4. No
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. C
Answers: For Connections Academy Arithmetic Sequences Practice.
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. D
5. NOT A its B
6. NOT B its A
7. NOT B its C
8. NOT D its A
9. C
10. C 100%
C,
D,
A,
D,
B,
A,
B,
A,
C,
C
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