Step-by-step explanation:
n = 6
a10 = -25
a40 = -40
-40 = -25 + (6-1) d
-40 = -25 + 5d
25-40 = 5d
-15 = 5d
-3 = d ( Common Difference )
-40 = a1 + ( 15 - 1 ) -3
-40 = a1 + (14)-3
-40 = a1 + -42
42-40 = a1
2 = a1 ( First Term )
Hope it helps
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