In an arithmetic progression

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Arithmetic Progressions · Arithmetic Progressions

Problem

In an arithmetic progression, the 5th term is 23 and the 12th term exceeds twice the 3rd term by 1. Find (i) the first term and (ii) the common difference.

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