9514 1404 393
Answer:
the listed sequences have no common difference(s)
Step-by-step explanation:
The differences in the first sequence are ...
8, 10, -1, 19
These values are not equal, so there is no common difference.
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The differences in the second sequence are ...
-3, 3, -3, 3
These values are not equal, so there is no common difference.
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The difference is the difference between a term value and the one before.
1 -(-7) = 8
3 -6 = -3
Answer: x=45
STEPS:
1
Add the same term to both sides of the equation
2
Simplify
3
Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators
4
Simplify
82/4+20-15
82:4=20.5
20.5+20=40.5
40.5-15=25.5