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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - 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. - Sequences

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Sequences

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What does the nth term of a sequence allow you to do?.

  1. A.Find any term in the sequence directly
  2. B.Only find the first term
  3. C.Only find the last term
  4. D.Find the sum of all terms

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  • Topic focus: Sequences.
  • Question style: cambridge_mcq.
  • Reasoning demand: reasoning.
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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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