In the sequence (101, 97, 93, 89, \ldots), what is the common difference and what is its nature?
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Correct answer: (-4), negative
Each next term is (4) less than the previous one, so (d=-4). A decreasing arithmetic progression has a negative common difference.
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(-4), negative
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Each next term is (4) less than the previous one, so (d=-4). A decreasing arithmetic progression has a negative common difference.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Introduction to APs and common difference..
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