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

Add the common ratio of −3.5
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Add the common ratio of negative 3.5 .

Add the common difference of −3.5
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Add the common difference of negative 3.5 .

Multiply by the common ratio of −3.5
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Multiply by the common ratio of negative 3.5 .

Multiply by the common difference of −3.5
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None of the options given correctly determines the rule for generating the next term in the sequence. The correct rule for generating the next term in this sequence is to subtract 3.5 from each term.