Question

someone show me how to do this please?
What is the d value in the following arithmetic sequence? -7, -2, 3, 8, ...

Answer 1

do you notice the pattern in the sequence?

Answer 2

it goes by 5

Answer 3

right, it increases by 5 each time so d = 5

Answer 4

ohh okay! thank you!

Answer 5

one more question

Answer 6

@Vocaloid ???

Answer 7

sure

Answer 8

for the same set of numbers, it ask what is the 25th term, whats an easier way to find it without having to write it all out till i get the 25th one?

Answer 9

there's a formula for arithmetic sequences

an = a1 + (n-1)d

where a1 is the first term (-7), d is the common difference (5) and n is the term we want (25)

Answer 10

okay thank you! btw, looking ahead i might have more question but ill post them seperatly, is it okay if i tag you? so i can give you more metals too.

Answer 11

sure, I'll be online for the next hour or two

Answer 12

also, is 113 right?

Answer 13

yes