Find the first term, a1, of an arithmetic sequence if a12 = 38 and a45 = 170.

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Standard formula for arithmetic sequence:
an = a0 + d(n-1)

if we use the two terms given, setting a12 as starting term and a45 as the end term an.

170 = 38 + 33d
170 - 38 = 33d
132 = 33d

132/33 = d
This is the common difference, use it to find the first term.

38 = a0 + (132/33)(12-1)
38 = a0 + (132/33)(11)
38 = a0 + 132/3
38 - 132/3 = a0
38 - 44 = a0
-6 = a0

The starting term is -6

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