SOLUTION: The third term of an a.p is 9,while the 11th term is -7,find the first five terms of the a.p

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Question 1056127: The third term of an a.p is 9,while the 11th term is -7,find the first five terms of the a.p
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%2B%28n-1%29d, the general term;

system%28A%2B%283-1%29d=9%2CA%2B%2811-1%29d=-7%29
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