To determine what Excel might predict as additional entries based on the initial values of -1 and -5, we first need to analyze their relationship.
The first two entries you've provided are -1 and -5. The difference between -1 and -5 is:
\[ -5 - (-1) = -5 + 1 = -4 \]
This gives us a common difference of -4. This could indicate an arithmetic sequence where each subsequent entry is derived by subtracting 4 from the previous one.
To predict the next few values, we can continue the pattern:
- Next entry after -5: \[ -5 - 4 = -9 \]
- Following that: \[ -9 - 4 = -13 \]
- And again: \[ -13 - 4 = -17 \]
This sequence yields: -9, -13, -17.
Here's how the options you provided line up:
- -6, -7, -8: This does not fit the pattern.
- -9, -13, -17: This fits the sequence we predicted.
- -4, -3, -2: This does not fit the pattern.
- -1, 3, 7: This does not fit the pattern either.
Therefore, the correct answer based on the predicted calculations and the options provided is -9, -13, -17.