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31 March, 11:49

If the first term in an arithmetic sequence is - 3 and the tenth term is 15, what is the common difference?

A.

d = 2

B.

d = 3

C.

d = 6

D.

d = 12

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  1. 31 March, 12:10
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    An=a1+d (n-1)

    given

    a1=-3

    so

    10th term is 15

    a10=-3+d (10-1) = 15

    -3+9d=15

    add 3

    9d=18

    divide 9

    d=2

    A is answer
  2. 31 March, 12:10
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    First term is - 3 a+9d=15

    -3+9d=15

    9d=15+3

    9d=18

    D=18/9

    D=2
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