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Determine whether or not each sequence is arithmetic. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference d and the general term $a_{n}$.$$3,9,-1,13,-5,17, \ldots$$
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An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two consecutive terms is always the same. This difference is called the common difference. Show more…
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