Solve the problem.An arithmetic sequence contains the terms a6 = -12 and a10 = -28. Find the first term and the general nth term.

A. a1 = 4; an = -4n + 8 for all n ? 1
B. a1 = 8; an = 4n + 12 for all n ? 1
C. a1 = 8; an = -4n + 12 for all n ? 1
D. a1 = 8; an = -4n + 8 for all n ? 1


Answer: C

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