4. The fifth term of an arithmetic progression is the same value as the third term of a geometric progression that has a common ratio of (d - 1). Write an algebraic expression to represent the first term of the arithmetic progression.

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4. The fifth term of an arithmetic progression is the same value as the third term of a
geometric progression that has a common ratio of (d - 1). Write an algebraic
expression to represent the first term of the arithmetic progression.
Transcribed Image Text:4. The fifth term of an arithmetic progression is the same value as the third term of a geometric progression that has a common ratio of (d - 1). Write an algebraic expression to represent the first term of the arithmetic progression.
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