The First Two Terms of the Arithmetic Sequence Are Given

question 21

Multiple Choice

The first two terms of the arithmetic sequence are given.Find the missing term. ​
A₁ = -0.6,a₂ = -12.8,a₈ = ?
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• A)-86
• B)61.6
• C)122.6
• D)-98.2
• E)-73.8

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