Write the first five terms of the arithmetic sequence with the given term and common difference.
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A) 5, 4, 2, 2, 1
B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C) 4, 3, 2, 1, 0
D) 6, 5, 4, 3, 2

Question

Write the first five terms of the arithmetic sequence with the given term and common difference.
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A) 5, 4, 2, 2, 1 
B) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
C) 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 
D) 6, 5, 4, 3, 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the first term is not given, we cannot determine the exact sequence. However, we can use the common difference to find the next terms. The common difference is unknown, so we cannot eliminate any choices based on it. However, we know that the next term will be 1 less than the previous term, so the correct sequence must be decreasing. The only choice that is a decreasing sequence is B. The first five terms of an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of -1 starting with a term of 5 are: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The first term given in the sequence is not provided, so we cannot determine what the first actual term is. However, the common difference is likely -1 based on the decreasing sequence of the given term. Therefore, the first five terms starting with any number would be 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Choice B is the only option with these terms.

Write the First Five Terms of the Arithmetic Sequence with the Given