Math Problem Statement

What is the next number in this sequence? 10, 5/2, 0, -7, ...

Solution

From the image, I see a sequence problem involving numbers:

The sequence given is: 10,52,0,7,10, \frac{5}{2}, 0, -7, \dots

You are asked to find the next number in the sequence. Let's analyze the pattern:

  • From 1010 to 52\frac{5}{2}: The difference is 5210=152\frac{5}{2} - 10 = \frac{-15}{2}.
  • From 52\frac{5}{2} to 00: The difference is 052=520 - \frac{5}{2} = \frac{-5}{2}.
  • From 00 to 7-7: The difference is 70=7-7 - 0 = -7.

It seems like the differences between the numbers are decreasing at a constant rate. I'll now find the next difference and the next term in the sequence.The next term in the sequence is 19-19.

Would you like further details on how the pattern was derived or have any additional questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What would the 7th term in the sequence be?
  2. How can you determine if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric?
  3. What is the sum of the first 6 terms in this sequence?
  4. How would the pattern change if the differences between terms were increasing instead of decreasing?
  5. Can you create a formula for this sequence?

Tip: Always check if the differences between terms follow a specific pattern to identify sequences easily!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Pattern Recognition

Formulas

Difference between terms = Next term - Current term

Theorems

Arithmetic Progression Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8