Answer: -209
Explanation:
Formula for arithmetic progression
= a + (n - 1)d
Since a10 = 1 and d = -6
a10 = a + 9d
a + 9(-6) = 1
a - 54 = 1
a = 1 + 54
a = 55
Therefore, 45th term = a + (n - 1)d
= a + (45 - 1)d
= a + 44d
= 55 + 44(-6)
= 55 - 264
= -209