Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

(a)[10]

Fill in the table by stating the next term and the $n$th term for every sequence.

(b(i))[2]

If the sum of the first $n$ terms equals 155, show that $3n^2 + n - 310 = 0$.

(b(ii))[3]

Solve $3n^2 + n - 310 = 0$.

(b(iii))[1]

Complete the statement. The sum of the first ............... terms in this sequence is 155.

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