To identify a sequence as arithmetic, geometric or neither, we need to look for a pattern in the differences between the terms.
An arithmetic sequence will have a constant difference between consecutive terms. For example, the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, ... is arithmetic because the difference between each term is 2.
A geometric sequence will have a constant ratio between consecutive terms. For example, the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ... is geometric because each term is obtained from the previous term by multiplying by 2.
A sequence that does not have a constant difference or ratio is neither arithmetic nor geometric.
To properly answer the question, we would need to see the sequence in question to analyze it.
Identify the sequence as arithmetic geometric or neither
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