Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

The initial three dot-and-line patterns in the sequence are shown here.
(a)[2]

Fill in the table for the first five patterns in this sequence.

(b)[2]

Find a formula, in terms of $n$, for the number of lines in Pattern $n$.

(c)[2]

Anwar forms one of these patterns with $92$ lines. Find how many dots are in Anwar’s pattern.

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