Complete the series. 8,8,6,2,___.
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Complete the series.
8,8,6,2,___.
- A.
-4
- B.
4
- C.
2
- D.
0
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Correct answer: A
Key insight: the differences between consecutive terms form an increasing sequence (0, 2, 4, ...).
Compute the differences: 8 - 8 = 0, 8 - 6 = 2, 6 - 2 = 4.
The differences are 0, 2, 4, which increase by 2 each step, so the next difference is 6.
Find the next term: next term = 2 - 6 = -4.
Answer: -4