Explanations: Arithmetic Sequence: Every number in the sequence is either added or subtracted by the same number. We know that 12, 4, -4, -12 is arithmetic because each number in the sequence is subtracted by 8.
Geometric Sequence: Every number in the sequence is either multiplied or divided by the same number. We know that 1, 6, 36, 216 is geometric because each number in the sequence is multiplied by 6. We also know that -216, -72, -24, -8 is geometric because each number in the sequence is being divided by 3.
Neither: 1, 2, 8, 64 is neither because it is not being added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided by the same number.
Move all the terms containing an 'x' to one side of the equals and all the others to the opposite side. xy + 3x = 4 + 5y Factor out 'x' x(y + 3) = 4 + 5y 'Cross' divide by 'y + 3' x = ( 4 + 5y) / (y + 3 )