Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

A sequence has $n$th term given by $n^2 + 12$.
(a)[2]

Find the first three terms for this sequence.

(b)[2]

Is 5196 a term in this sequence? State a reason for your decision.

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