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algebra junior

Problem

The sum of the first four terms of an arithmetic sequence is . If the fifth term is , what is the sixth term?
Solution
Call the common difference between any two consecutive terms . We can express the first four terms in terms of and the fifth term: The fourth term is , the third is , etc. So, we have , which simplifies to , or . So the sixth term is .
Final answer
6