Common Difference

The common difference of an arithmetic sequence

${a_1,a_1+d,a_1+2d,...},$

is the number .

See also

Arithmetic Progression, Common Ratio

This entry contributed by Christopher Stover

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References

VanderBurgh, I. (Ed.). "Mathematical Mayhem: Mayhem Solutions." Crux Math. 36, 141-143, 2010.

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Weisstein, Eric W., with contributions by Christopher Stover. "Common Difference." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/CommonDifference.html

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