Asked by bob
In a certain arithmetic sequence, t6 + t15 = –141 and the common difference is –7.
What is the first term of the sequence?
explain how to do this please
What is the first term of the sequence?
explain how to do this please
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Answered by
Reiny
you know t6 = a+5d
you know t15 = a+14d
so a+5d + a+14d = -141
don't you know d= -7 ???
take over ....
you know t15 = a+14d
so a+5d + a+14d = -141
don't you know d= -7 ???
take over ....
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