Find the pattern by checking the difference between consecutive terms.<br><br>
&bull; 8.0 &minus; 8.5 = &minus;0.5<br>
&bull; 7.0 &minus; 8.0 = &minus;1.0 (spans two steps, so each step is &minus;0.5)<br>
&bull; Pattern: subtract 0.5 each time.<br>
&bull; First blank: 8.0 &minus; 0.5 = 7.5<br>
&bull; 7.5 &rarr; 7.0 (&minus;0.5). Check consistent.<br>
&bull; Second blank: 7.0 &minus; 0.5 = 6.5<br>
&bull; 6.5 &rarr; 6.0 (&minus;0.5). Check consistent.<br><br>
Final Answer: 7.5, 6.5