The temperatures form the sequence (42^\circ,38.5^\circ,35^\circ,31.5^\circ). What is the common difference?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (-3.5^\circ)
Each step decreases by (3.5^\circ), so (d=-3.5^\circ). In exams, use a negative sign for a decreasing sequence.
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(-3.5^\circ)
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Each step decreases by (3.5^\circ), so (d=-3.5^\circ). In exams, use a negative sign for a decreasing sequence.
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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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