The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is Sn = bn - 2n2. Find b if the tenth term is -16. %3D A 4 9. 17 22 C.

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
Section9.2: Arithmetic Sequences
Problem 69SE: Find the 11th term of the arithmetic sequence 3a2b,a+2b,-a+6b,.... .
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The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence is Sn = bn - 2n². Find b if
the tenth term is -16.
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17
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22
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