9. Find the value of x and y if x-y, 7x+y-1, and -5y are consecutive terms of an arithmetic sequence.

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Section7.9: Geometric Sequences As Exponential Functions
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Solve all the problems with solution.
9. Find the value of x and y if x-y, 7x+y-1,
and -5y are consecutive terms of an
arithmetic sequence.
10. The first three terms and the last term
of a finite arithmetic sequence are -92, -88,
-84,... , 12. Find the number of terms in the
sequence.
Transcribed Image Text:Solve all the problems with solution. 9. Find the value of x and y if x-y, 7x+y-1, and -5y are consecutive terms of an arithmetic sequence. 10. The first three terms and the last term of a finite arithmetic sequence are -92, -88, -84,... , 12. Find the number of terms in the sequence.
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