Common Difference
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Pronunciation: COM•mon DIF•fer•ence
Definition
the constant difference between the consecutive terms of an arithmetic sequence
Example
Given the sequence 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, the common difference is 7.
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Pronunciation: COM•mon DIF•fer•ence
Definition
the constant difference between the consecutive terms of an arithmetic sequence
Example
Given the sequence 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, the common difference is 7.