Which of the following statements correctly determines the rule for generating the next term in the sequence 23, 19.5, 16, 12.5, . . .? (1 point) Responses Multiply by the common ratio of −3.5. Multiply by the common ratio of negative 3.5 . Multiply by the common difference of −3.5. Multiply by the common difference of negative 3.5 . Add the common ratio of −3.5. Add the common ratio of negative 3.5 . Add the common difference of −3.5.

The correct statement that determines the rule for generating the next term in the sequence is:

Multiply by the common difference of −3.5.