A = 12; D = -3

question 18

Multiple Choice

a = 12; d = -3

• A) 12, 9, 6, 3, 0
• B) 15, 12, 9, 6, 3
• C) 9, 6, 3, 0, -3
• D) 12, 9, 5, 3, 0

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