Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

Below are the first three diagrams in the sequence.
(a)[2]

Fill in the table with the numbers of lines and dots for Diagram 3 and Diagram 4.

(b(i))[1]

Write an expression, in terms of $n$, for the number of lines.

(b(ii))[1]

Write an expression, in terms of $n$, for the number of dots.

(c)[2]

Work out how many lines and dots Diagram 20 contains.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct entries $15,20,16,21$

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