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What is the next term of the arithmetic progression (31,28,25,22,\ldots)?

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Correct answer: (19)

The direct answer is option C: 19. This is an arithmetic progression because the difference between consecutive terms is constant: \(28-31=-3\), \(25-28=-3\), and \(22-25=-3\). Therefore the common difference is \(d=-3\). To get the next term, subtract 3 from the last displayed term: \(22-3=19\). Option C is correct. Option A, 17, subtracts 5 and does not follow the established difference. Option B, 18, subtracts 4, so it is also inconsistent. Option D, 20, subtracts only 2. A decreasing arithmetic progression still uses a signed difference; the negative sign must not be ignored. The general formula would be \(a_n=31+(n-1)(-3)\), which also predicts the fifth term \(31+4(-3)=19\). Exam cue: compare consecutive terms and carry the negative sign carefully.

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