Determine Whether the Given Sequence Is Arithmetic, Geometric, or Neither $\{ 4 n - 2 \}$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If arithmetic, find the common difference. If
geometric, find the common ratio.
- $\{ 4 n - 2 \}$

• A) Arithmetic, \(d = - 2\)
• B) Geometric, \(r = 4\)
• C) Neither
• D) Arithmetic, \(\mathrm { d } = 4\)

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