When finding the sum of the arithmetic sequence 4 + 1 + –2 + –5 + –8 + –11, you will have a step of work that contains the number –3. Use complete sentences to describe how the –3 was calculated and what it means.

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anonymous · Answer

i forgot arithmetic sequence i learnt it like 4 years ago

anonymous · Answer

Hmm, what is the question asking for then?

anonymous · Answer

The series is an Arithmetic Progression with the the common difference being equal to -3. This is the difference between any two successive terms of the sequence.

anonymous · Answer

yup

anonymous · Answer

that was easy. i shld have used my brain!!!

anonymous · Answer

hehe, this was my answer:
Well if you add 4, 1 and -8, that group of 3 numbers equals -3. This means that these 3 numbers were able to make up the number -3.

, so I would take it I'm wrong haha..

anonymous · Answer

@_@ I don't like using mine.. It barely works when I need it.

anonymous · Answer

well I guess ur answer cld also be true but i bet ur teacher is looking for thehero wrote

anonymous · Answer

You are mid-solving the equation instead of answering the question... @^@ Teachers look for specific things and my head hurts now.

anonymous · Answer

I just got the question, I don't know why it wouldn't process till now, thank you so much guys.