Question

tell whether the sequence is arithmetic. If it is, what is the common difference? -12, -7, -2, 3, ...

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, 5

Step-by-step explanation:

We see a difference in every single number as we go to the right. We see that $-7 = -12 + 5$, $-7 = -2 + 5$, etc. So, the common difference is $\boxed{5}$.