The "nth term" of an arithmetic progression is given by a un= 15-3n.(a) Indicate value of first term (u1).(b) Knowing that "n-th term" of this progression is -33, find value of "n"(c) Find common difference (d)

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The "nth term" of an arithmetic progression is given by a un= 15-3n.
(a) Indicate value of first term (u1).
(b) Knowing that "n-th term" of this progression is -33, find value of "n"
(c) Find common difference (d)

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