1st term = x+1, 2nd term = 3x-2, and 3rd term = 4x+5 In order to form an arithmetic sequence, this must be true:(3x-2)-(x+1) = (4x+5)-(3x-2) You solve that and get x=10. So 1st term = x+1 = 10+1 = 11 2nd term = 3x-2 = 3(10)-2 = 30-2 = 28 and 3rd term = 4x+5 = 4(10)+5 = 40+5 = 45 So the series is 11, 28, and 45. Checking in 28 - 11 = 45 - 28 17 = 17. So the answer is correct with a common difference of d=17. Edwin