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Question 9 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II B

Halley’s Comet can be seen from Earth every 75 years. What type of sequence is formed by the years Halley’s Comet can be seen?

Answer
A
arithmetic
B
geometric
C
neither

Explanation

Each time Halley’s Comet is seen, 75 years are added to the previous year. A sequence with the same amount added between consecutive terms is arithmetic, so the years form an arithmetic sequence.

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