If the 7th term of an arithmetic progression is 50 and the common difference is 5, what is the first term?

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If the 7th term of an arithmetic progression is 50 and the common difference is 5, what is the first term?
  1. 25
  2. 30
  3. 35
  4. 40

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Q: If the 7th term of an arithmetic progression is 50 and the common difference is 5, what is the first term?
Solution: Using the formula for the nth term, a + 6d = 50. Substituting d = 5 gives a + 30 = 50, hence a = 20.
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