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If the first term in an arithmetic sequence is -3 and the tenth term is 15, what is the common difference?

A. d = 2
B. d = 3
C. d = 6
D. d = 12

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Answer:

2

Explanation:

a10=a1+(n-1)d

15=-3+(10-1)d

15+3=9d

d=2

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