The answer is A. -3, 1, 5, 9, 13, 17.
In options B and D, f(x) = 4x - 2 and f(x) = 3x - 2, the rate of change is constant and equal to the coefficient of x, which is 4 and 3 respectively.
In option C, an = 3 + (n - 1)(4), the rate of change is also constant and equal to 4.
However, in option A, the numbers form an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 4. Therefore, the rate of change is not constant and the sequence is not like the others.
Which of the following is UNLIKE the others with respect to the rate of change?
A. -3, 1, 5, 9, 13, 17
B. f(x) = 4x - 2
C. an = 3 + (n - 1)(4)
D. f(x) = 3x - 2
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