Answer:
A
Step-by-step explanation:
The common difference d in an arithmetic sequence is
a₂ - a₁ = a₃ - a₂ , substitute values
4y + 1 - (y + 3) = 8y - 3 - (4y + 1) ← distribute both sides and simplify
4y + 1 - y - 3 = 8y - 3 - 4y - 1
3y - 2 = 4y - 4 ( subtract 3y from both sides )
- 2 = y - 4 ( add 4 to both sides )
2 = y → A
