Find the first term and the common difference for the arithmetic sequence. Round approximations to the nearest
hundredth.
-$$\mathrm { S } _ { 8 } = 40 , \mathrm { a } 8 = 19$$
A) $a _ { 1 } = - 142 , d = 4.75$
B) $a _ { 1 } = - 9 , d = 4$
C) $\mathrm { a } _ { 1 } = - 9 , \mathrm {~d} = 4.75$
D) $a _ { 1 } = - 142 , d = 4$

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The Answer of Find the first term and the common difference for the arithmetic sequence. Round approximations to the nearest
hundredth.
-$$\mathrm { S } _ { 8 } = 40 , \mathrm { a } 8 = 19$$
A) $a _ { 1 } = - 142 , d = 4.75$
B) $a _ { 1 } = - 9 , d = 4$
C) $\mathrm { a } _ { 1 } = - 9 , \mathrm {~d} = 4.75$
D) $a _ { 1 } = - 142 , d = 4$

Find the First Term and the Common Difference for the Arithmetic