The 12th term of exceeds the 3rd term by 36 of an a.p

If it's 16th term is 64 find first term and common difference

2 answers

a+11d - (a + 2d) = 36
9d = 36
d = 4

term(16) = a+15d = 64
a + 60 = 64
a = 4

so a = 4, d = 4
Very easy method