Determine If the Sequence Is Arithmetic $$a _ { n } = \frac { 7 n - 1 } { 8 }$$

question 185

Multiple Choice

Determine if the sequence is arithmetic. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference.
- $$a _ { n } = \frac { 7 n - 1 } { 8 }$$

• A) yes, \(- \frac { 1 } { 8 }\)
• B) yes, 7
• C) yes, \(\frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• D) no

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