Arithmetic Sequence Quiz (5 Questions)

1. Is the sequence 5, 9, 13, 17 arithmetic? Why?

2. Find the common difference of the sequence: 12, 8, 4, 0

3. Write the next two terms of: 2, 6, 10, ___, ___

4. What is the first term and common difference of: −3, 1, 5, 9

5. True or False: An arithmetic sequence always increases.

Answer Key

1. Yes, because the common difference is +4

2. −4

3. 14, 18

4. First term = −3, common difference = 4

5. False (it can decrease or stay constant)