The arithmetic sequence is .
The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is
Here = First term of the sequence, d = common difference.
The sequence three arithmetic means between and 7.
(Substitute
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(Subtract:
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Apply addition property of equality: a = b then .
(Add 8 to each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: .
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Add: 7 + 8 = 15)
Apply division property of equality: a = b then .
(Divide each side by 5)
(Cancel common term)
d = 3 (Divide: )
The arithmetic means are .