SOLUTION: find k given the consecutive arithmetic terms: 5, k, k^2-8

SOLUTION: find k given the consecutive arithmetic terms: 5, k, k^2-8

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Question 909341: find k given the consecutive arithmetic terms: 5, k, k^2-8
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Given your arithmetic sequence:

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