Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Equivalent question: Find the slope of line going through points (1,-5) and (10,13).

Line points up vertically and subtract. Then put 2nd difference on top of first difference.

(1,-5)

(10,13)

---------'subtracting

-9, -18

So the slope of the line gong through point's (1,-5) and (10,13) is -18/-9=2.

The common difference of an arithmetic sequence whose first term is -5 and whose tenth term is 13 is 2.

Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation: