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What is the value of the first term in the following arithmetic sequence?

-9, -2, 5, 12, ...

9
-9
7
-7

User Serdalis
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Answer:

-9 is the answer

Explanation:

User Millerf
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Answer:

-9

Explanation:

The usual definition of the English word "first" applies.

What is the value of the first term in the following arithmetic sequence? -9, -2, 5, 12, ... 9 -9 7 -7-example-1
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