What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? 54, 50, 46, 42, 38, A. 34 B. 4 C. 54 D. - 4

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9 February, 20:41

What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? 54, 50, 46, 42, 38, A. 34 B. 4 C. 54 D. - 4

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Lena Hurley · Answer 1

If we will analyze, we will notice a standard:

From 54 to 50 we subtracted 4 - -> (-4); From 50 to 46 we subtracted 4 - -> (-4);

This is repeated until last term of sequence.

Terefore, the correct alternative is letter d).

Joaquin · Answer 2

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the second term and subtract the first term

50 - 54 = - 4

We can check by taking the third term and subtracting the second term

46-50 = - 4

The common difference is - 4