Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Sequences

Sequences — practice question

The first three terms of two sequences are $1,3,5$.
(a(i))[1]

In the first sequence, each term is $2$ greater than the one before it. Find an expression, in terms of $n$, for the $n$th term.

(a(ii))[1]

The $k$th term of this sequence is $841$. Find the value of $k$.

(b(i))[1]

The $n$th term of the second sequence is $2^{n-1} - \dfrac{(n-1)(n-4)}{2}$. Find the fourth term of this sequence.

(b(ii))[1]

Find the fifth term of this sequence.

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