Question

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.

Answer 1

The -3 is the difference between each number.
To find the difference, take the second number and subtract the first number from it. 1 - 4 = -3

Answer 2

Ohhhhhh! Okay I get it! Thank you!