Which of the following is UNLIKE the others with respect to the rate of change?

Responses

−3, 1, 5, 9, 13, 17
−3, 1, 5, 9, 13, 17

f(x) = 3x − 2
f(x) = 3x − 2

an = 3 + (n − 1)(4)
an = 3 + (n − 1)(4)

f(x) = 4x − 2
f(x) = 4x − 2

1 answer

The second set of numbers, {-3, 1, 5, 9, 13, 17}, is UNLIKE the others with respect to the rate of change. This set of numbers is not following a consistent pattern or rule of change, unlike the other options.