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Find the common difference.

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

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TOPIC 01

Arithmetic sequences

Derive terms and sums and solve indexed arithmetic models.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Your turn

a_2=6,\quad a_5=18

Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1

Use the common difference and the arithmetic-sum formula.

Hint 2

Use this intermediate relation.

a_5-a_2=3d

Worked solution

The requested value is 4.

Checks and common pitfalls: Index distance, not the larger index, counts the differences.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Teacher preparation and assessment

Defining relation: Derive terms and sums and solve indexed arithmetic models.
$a_n=a_1+(n-1)d;\quad S_n=n(a_1+a_n)/2$
Conditions: A finite sum contains n terms, hence n−1 differences.