Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

(a(i))[1]

The $n$th term of a sequence is $n^{2}-5n$. Determine the $2$nd term of the sequence.

(a(ii))[2]

The $p$th term in the sequence equals $150$. Determine the value of $p$.

(b)[2]

For another sequence, the $n$th term is $3n^{2}-kn$. Its $5$th term is $55$. Determine the value of $k$.

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