Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

The opening four terms in a sequence are 17, 10, 3, -4.

(a(i))[1]

Find the term that comes next.

(a(ii))[1]

Write down the term-to-term rule that continues this sequence.

(b)[2]

Find a formula for the $n$th term.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The next term is $-11$.” …