SOLUTION: A certain arithmetic sequence has a_(base)5=-10 and a_(base)12=18 . Find a_(base)2 and a_(base)17. Thank you

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Question 986764: A certain arithmetic sequence has a_(base)5=-10 and a_(base)12=18 .
Find a_(base)2 and a_(base)17.

Thank you

Answer by ikleyn(52832)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A certain arithmetic sequence has   = -10  and   = 18.  Find    and  .
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According to the condition,

= + = + = -10           (1)     and

= + = + = 18.       (2)

By distracting (1) from (2) you get

(11 - 4)*d = 18 - (-10),

7d = 28.

Hence,  d = = 4  (the common difference of the arithmetic progression).

Now from  (1)  you will easily find   = -10 - 4*4 = -26.

From this point,  complete yourself the remaining part.


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