SOLUTION: find the value of y in the following to make it an arithmetic sequence y+8, 4y+6, 3y

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Question 127839: find the value of y in the following to make it an arithmetic sequence
y+8, 4y+6, 3y
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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an arithmetic sequence means that the difference between consecutive terms is constant

3y-(4y+6)=4y+6-(y+8) __ -y-6=3y-2 __ -4=4y