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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 3: Linear Sequences and Common Difference

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

A sequence begins −3, 4, 11, 18. Find the following term and describe the method used to obtain it.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Find the next term in the sequence −3, 4, 11, 18.

  1. 118 + 7 = 25

Answer25

Part (b) · 1 mark

Explain the reasoning used to work out the next term.

  1. 1Each term is 7 more than the one before: added 7

AnswerAdded 7

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