Arithmetic sequences have a common difference between consecutive terms.
Geometric sequences have a common ratio between consecutive terms.
Let's compute the differences and ratios between consecutive terms:
Differences:

Ratios:

So, as you can see, the differences between consecutive terms are constant, whereas ratios vary.
So, this is an arithmetic sequence.
2(x-3)=7x-31
2x-6=7x-31
-7x -7x
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-5x-6=-31
+6 +6
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-5x=-25
Divide by -5
x=5
3x-2(x+5)=-3+18
15
3x-2(x+5)=15
3x-2x-10=15
x-10=15
+10 +10
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x=25
Answer:
The y-intercept is 1 space higher.
Step-by-step explanation:
y goes up by 1.
Answer: 4.5kg = 9.9208lbs
4.5kg = 158.733oz