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6. Arithemetic Sequences
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Exercise 30 Page 204

What makes a sequence arithmetic?

Is the Sequence Arithmetic? Yes
Common Difference: -6

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When a sequence is arithmetic, the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant. By examining our sequence, we can see that this is the case. 87 +( - 6) ⟶ 81 +( - 6) ⟶ 75 +( - 6) ⟶ 69 +( - 6) ⟶ ... Therefore, the sequence is arithmetic and the common difference is - 6.