What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? - 6, - 2, 2, 6, 10

a) 4

b) 3

c) 6

d) 5

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What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? - 6, - 2, 2, 6, 10

a) 4

b) 3

c) 6

d) 5

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Alonzo · Answer 1

a) 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Common difference = any term after the first - previous term

= - 2 - (-6)

= - 2 + 6

= 4

Checking other terms:-

2 - (-2) = 2+2 = 4

6 - 2 = 4 and 10 - 6 = 4 which confirms it is 4.

Ruth · Answer 2

Answer:4

Step-by-step explanation:

-6+4=-2

-2+4=2

2+4=6

6+4=10

What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? - 6, - 2, 2, 6, 10a) 4b) 3c) 6d) 5

What is the common difference for this arithmetic sequence? - 6, - 2, 2, 6, 10

a) 4

b) 3

c) 6

d) 5