Which example below uses deductive reasoning? a. finding the next term in the sequence b. justifying the steps for solving the equation c. making a general rule for the sequence d. using a “guess and check” method to find the solution to the equation

Deductive reasoning is the process of achieving a conclusion which is based on multiple premises that are assumed to be true. It is referred as top-down logic. The opposite is called the inductive reasoning. The answer would be B, justifying the steps for solving the equation.