Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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7. Arithmetic Sequences
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Exercise 58 Page 280

A sequence is arithmetic if the difference between two consecutive terms is constant.

Is the Sequence Arithmetic? No.
Explanation: See solution.

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When a sequence is arithmetic, the difference between two consecutive terms is constant. Let's see if this is the case for the given sequence.

46 +( - 15) âź¶ 31 +( - 15) âź¶ 16 +( - 14) âź¶ 2 âź¶ ... As we can see, the difference between consecutive terms is not constant. Therefore, the sequence is not arithmetic.