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exam warm-up: find the nth term of the arithmetic sequence 2, 4, 6, 8.

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Sequences

Question

  1. A. 2n + 0
  2. B. 3
  3. C. 1
  4. D. 4

Answer

The correct answer is 2n + 0.

Explanation

The locked answer is 2n + 0. Work through the given values, keep one operation per line, and check the final step reaches 2n + 0.

Common mistake

Recognising sequences common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Recognise and use triangular, square and cube numbers and simple arithmetic progressions..

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