a= 1st term and d=common difference between terms.
The 10th term is a +9d = 14
The 14th term = a + 13d =35
You have 2 equations with 2 variables. Solve for both. I'd subtract 1st!
Caleb S.
asked • 10/30/19An arithmetic sequence has a 10th term of 15 and 14th term of 35.
What is the value of the first term? Use the value of d in one of the sequence equations from a.
What is the general sequence equation for this situation?
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