Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 11 - Section 11.2 - Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 646: 5

Answer

An arithmetic sequence has a common difference between each term and its preceding term (in a sequence).

Work Step by Step

An example of an arithmetic sequence is $a_n = 2 +3n$. The first terms of the sequence are 2, 5, 8, and 11. The common difference in these first terms is 3.
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