If the opposite of each term of (9,5,1,-3,\ldots) is taken, what will be (d) of the new sequence?

Correct answer: \(4\)

The common difference of the original sequence is \(5-9=-4\). Taking the opposite of every term gives \((-9,-5,-1,3,\ldots)\). The difference between consecutive terms is \(-5-(-9)=4\), so the new common difference is \(4\). The value \(-4\) is the common difference of the original sequence, not the new one. Exam tip: when every term is multiplied by \(-1\), the sign of the common difference also changes.