Question

Is the sequence 5, 9, 15, ... an arithmetic sequence? Explain.

Answer 1

no ... arithmetic sequence should be like this 5,9,13,17, ... constant difference

Answer 2

i not sure to to explain that its not

Answer 3

5,9,13,17,
9 = 5+4
13 = 9+4
17 = 13+4

Answer 4

so how do i explain it in words and i have no i dea what any of that is :(

Answer 5

It is arithmetic if you always add the same number to get the next term.

Answer 6

Just say "It is not arithmetic because there is no common difference."

Answer 7

ok thank you very much

Answer 8

yw