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1 Extend a given numerical sequence or pattern, potentially using subscript notation, such as T representing the nth term of sequence T. 2 Identify patterns within sequences, which may include linear, quadratic, cubic, and exponential term-to-term rules, as well as connections between various sequences and their simple combinations. 3 Determine and apply the nth term for sequences.

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Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsExtended Algebra and graphsSupplement content

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1 Extend a given numerical sequence or pattern, potentially using subscript notation, such as T representing the nth term of sequence T. 2 Identify patterns within sequences, which may include linear, quadratic, cubic, and exponential term-to-term rules, as well as connections between various sequences and their simple combinations. 3 Determine and apply the nth term for sequences

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  • You need to be able to 1 Extend a given numerical sequence or pattern, potentially using subscript notation, such as T representing the nth term of sequence T. 2 Identify patterns within sequences, which may include linear, quadratic, cubic, and exponential term-to-term rules, as well as connections between various sequences and their simple combinations. 3 Determine and apply the nth term for sequences.
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Sequence T

The sequence T is defined by the terms: 2, 5, 8, 11, ...

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    Calculate the 6th term of the sequence T.

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