In the arithmetic sequence 8, 5, 2, -1, ..., what is the 6th term?
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Correct answer to question 198 (Mathematics Knowledge): -7
Method
The common difference is -3. The 6th term is the 1st term plus 5 times the common difference: 8 + 5 x (-3) = 8 - 15 = -7.
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