Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

The first four terms in the sequence $S$ are $89, 83, 77, 71$.
(a(i))[2]

Find an expression for $S_n$, the $n$th term in this sequence.

(a(ii))[1]

Find the smallest value of $n$ for which $S_n < 0$.

(b(i))[2]

The $n$th term of another sequence, $T$, is $T_n = n^2 - 4n$. Find and simplify an expression for $T_{n+1} - T_n$.

(b(ii))[1]

If the difference between $T_{p+1}$ and $T_p$ is $75$, Find the value of $p$.

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