Which of the following statements correctly determines the rule for generating the next term in the sequence 23, 19.5, 16, 12.5, . . .? (1 point)

Responses

Multiply by the common ratio of −3.5.
Multiply by the common ratio of negative 3.5 .

Add the common ratio of −3.5.
Add the common ratio of negative 3.5 .

Multiply by the common difference of −3.5.
Multiply by the common difference of negative 3.5 .

Add the common difference of −3.5.

The correct answer is: Add the common difference of -3.5.