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0580/11 May/Jun 2024, Question 12: Pattern Sequences and Special Sequences

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Complete a table for two sequences by working out the 5th term of each from its nth term: 60 − 4n and n² − 300.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Sequence A: 60 − 4 × 5 = 40
  2. 2Sequence B: 5² − 300 = 25 − 300 = −275

Answer| | nth term | 5th term | | Sequence A | 60 − 4n | 40 | | Sequence B | n² − 300 | −275 |

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