SOLUTION: the first term of an arithmetic sequence is -5, and the twelfth term is 17 find the common difference

Question 1079451: the first term of an arithmetic sequence is -5, and the twelfth term is 17 find the common difference
Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = -5,

 =  + 11*d = -5 + 11*d.


So, you have an equation

-5 + 11d = 17.

Solve it for d, the common difference.

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    - The proofs of the formulas for arithmetic progressions
    - Problems on arithmetic progressions
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    - One characteristic property of arithmetic progressions
    - Solved problems on arithmetic progressions

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