The fifth term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the eighth term of the sequence is -16.
Find the first term of the sequence.
Find the common difference.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 3.1 Arithmetic Sequences with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 6 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.