SOLUTION: Find the common difference of the sequence using the formula an=a1+(n-1)d ____1.a1=-4 and a5=0

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Question 1184243: Find the common difference of the sequence using the formula an=a1+(n-1)d
____1.a1=-4 and a5=0
Answer by ikleyn(52855) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write equation as you read the problem


    0 = (-4) + (5-1)*d


Simplify and find d


    4 = 4d

    d = 4/4 = 1.    ANSWER

Solved.