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In an arithmetic sequence, the first term,

a1, is equal to 9, and the sixth term, a6, is
equal to 34. Which number represents the
common difference of the arithmetic
sequence?

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User Seyf
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Answer:

See below

Explanation:

Add 5 to each preceding number


a_(n) = (
a_(n-1))+5

1 9 9

2 14 [9+5]

3 19 [14+5]

4 24 [19+5]

5 29 [24+5]

6 34 34 [29+5]

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User SkyN
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