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The fifth term of an arithmetic sequence is equal to 6 and the sum of the first 12 terms is 45. Find the first term and the common difference.

Arithmatic term n, Un= U1+(n-1)d. Where U1 is the first term of the sequence and d is the common difference. U5=U1+4d=6. U1=6-4d. Sum of arithmatic terms up to term n, Sn=n/2(2U1+(n-1)d). S12=12/2(2(6-4d)+(12-1)d)=45. 6(12-8d+11d)=45. 12+3d=45/6. 3d=7,5-12=-4,5. d=-4.5/3=-1,5. U1=6-4*(-1,5)=6+6=12

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