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The first term of an arithmetic sequence is -5, and the tenth term is 13. Find the common difference.

a. 8/9
b. 2

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Hello,

Answer B

a_(0)=-5\\a_(9)=a_(0)+9*r\\13=-5+9*r\\r= (18)/(9)=2
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