Determine if the sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If arithmetic or geometric, determine the first term and the common difference or common ratio.-8, -5, -9,-6, -10, . . .

A. Geometric; a = -8, r = 3
B. neither arithmetic nor geometric
C. Arithmetic; a = -8, d = 3
D. Arithmetic; a = -8, d = -1


Answer: B

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