Determine if the sequence below is arithmetic or geometric and determine the common difference / ratio in simplest form. 3, 8, 13, .. (PLEASE HELPP)

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Andrea Dusza · Answer 1 · 2022-02-01T09:54:43+0000

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Answer:

arithmetic; common difference of 5

Explanation:

It usually works well to check differences first. Here, they are ...

8 -3 = 5

13 -8 = 5

These are the same value, so the sequence is arithmetic with a common difference of 5.