Determine if the sequence below is arithmetic or geometric and determine the common difference / ratio in simplest form.
3, 12, 21, ...
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The given sequence is arithmetic.
To determine the common difference, we subtract consecutive terms:
12 - 3 = 9
21 - 12 = 9
Therefore, the common difference is 9.
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In the given sequence 3, 12, 21, ..., the common difference between consecutive terms is not constant. When we subtract consecutive terms, we get:
12 - 3 = 9
21 - 12 = 9
However, the difference is not constant. Therefore, the sequence is not arithmetic.
Let's check if it is geometric. To do so, we need to check if there is a common ratio between consecutive terms. Dividing consecutive terms, we get:
12 / 3 = 4
21 / 12 = 1.75
The ratio is not constant, indicating that the sequence is not geometric either.
Therefore, the sequence 3, 12, 21, ... does not follow a specific pattern and is neither arithmetic nor geometric.