Complete the sequence:
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Complete the sequence:
The sequence provided starts with the numbers . To determine the continuation, we begin by calculating the difference between each pair of consecutive numbers.
Step 1: Calculate the difference between and :
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Step 2: Calculate the difference between and :
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We observe that each successive number in the sequence increases by . This confirms that the sequence is an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of .
Step 3: Continue the sequence by adding to the last number:
The next number after is .
The number after is .
The number after is .
The number after is .
Thus, the sequence is an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of .
Comparing the sequence to the choices, we find that the matching option is:
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Complete the following sequence:
\( 20,\ldots,24,26\ldots ,\ldots \)
Check if the difference between consecutive terms is always the same. In 111, 113, 115: 113-111=2 and 115-113=2. Same difference = arithmetic sequence!
Then it's not an arithmetic sequence! Look for other patterns like multiplication (geometric sequence) or adding increasing amounts (quadratic sequence).
Absolutely! If the common difference is negative, the sequence decreases. For example: 20, 17, 14, 11... has a common difference of -3.
The question will usually specify. Here it asks for the next 4 terms after 115, so we need:
Double-check your addition! Write out each step: 115+2=117, 117+2=119, 119+2=121, 121+2=123. Slow and steady prevents mistakes!
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