Find the Common Difference for the Arithmetic Sequence $$- 5$$

question 233

Multiple Choice

Find the common difference for the arithmetic sequence.
-8, 13, 18, 23, . . .

• A) 15
• B) 5
• C) 0.05
• D) \[- 5\]

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Definitions:

Fleshy Leaves

Thickened leaves adapted for water storage, common in plants that live in arid environments.

Bulbs

Underground storage organs, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy scales (leaves), used for plant propagation.

Alternate Leaf

A pattern of leaf arrangement on a stem where each leaf emerges at different points, creating a spiral or alternate configuration.

Node

A point on a stem where leaves, branches, or flowers originate, often associated with growth and the formation of new tissue.