The Sequence 25,21,17,13, \Ldots Is Arithmetic $(n \geq 2)$

question 34

Short Answer

The sequence 25,21,17,13, \ldots is arithmetic.
(a) What is the common difference of the sequence?
(b) What is a recursive rule for the nth term $(n \geq 2)$ of the sequence?

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Definitions:

Sequencing

The process of organizing or arranging items, actions, or events in a specific order.

Dispatching

The process of sending off goods or a workforce to their destination or for a specific task.

Production Steps

The series of phases or actions taken to manufacture a product, from raw materials to the final goods.

Forward Scheduling

A planning method that starts from a particular date and moves forward in time to determine the timeline for project or production activities.