Find the indicated part of the arithmetic sequence.
-Find the common difference of the sequence in which the first term is 15 and the 26th term is 165.
A) - 7513
B) -6
C) 7513
D) 6

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The common difference (d) of an arithmetic sequence can be found using the formula for the nth term: $a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d$, where $a_n$ is the nth term, $a_1$ is the first term, and $n$ is the term number. Substituting the given values, $165 = 15 + (26 - 1)d$, solving for $d$ gives $d = 6$.

Find the Indicated Part of the Arithmetic Sequence