SOLUTION: In the arithmetic sequence 17, a, b, c, 41, what is the value of b?

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Question 236348: In the arithmetic sequence 17, a, b, c, 41, what is the value of b?
Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
17, a, b, c, 41,
(41-17)/4=24/4=6
17,23,29,35,41 is the sequence.
The value of b=29.

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