Answer:
d = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
The n th term of an arithmetic sequence is
= a₁ + (n - 1)d
where a₁ is the first term and d the common difference
Given a₁ = - 2 and a₈ = 26 , then
- 2 + 7d = 26 ( add 2 to both sides (
7d = 28 ( divide both sides by 7 )
d = 4
