Westminster Kingsway central London's College Sequences GCSE MATHS Name: Teacher: Learning objectives By the end this pack you will be able to: 1.Continue number patterns by adding, subtracting, multiplying or diving a number 2.Give the term by term rule for number patterns 3.Find the nth term of a number pattern 4.Decide whether or not a number is in a number patternSSeS 2eHTAM 320" I ' ui ia. edly py tn 2508 by a nveting, well Su Mi fun € grenG 1p gnbyiqhtuny, griszeritay aaygen oat Her ngiat yél ind wa oy iui a ly cere &Algebra Finding the n term of a Linear Sequence. Learning Objectives Use linear expressions to describe the n'* term ‘ofan arithmetic sequence. First * Lets definea sequence First * Lets define 2 sequence + Aparticular order that related events follow each other. ‘+ How can we apply that to maths Can you tell me how many match sticks are required to make 5 Triangles AN WRAL But can you tell me + How many matchsticks would be needed toCan you find ‘The next term in the sequence +S 8 1 14 17 ‘Su 7 2B 29 Find the n* term of the following sequence. 58 11 14 17 Step 1 Create a differences table If the 1 difference is a constant in rem the nt term Pierence lo is of the form 1 _| dnta a 2 3 a g o 4 a fs 7 3 step 2 The first difference gives the value of d Sod=3 Go back to the differences table. a Tom [im DitferanceThe n** term is When n = 0 we get the value of a +7 ir ean+2, Soa=2 step3 Find the n® term of the following Check it works + When n=2 the term is 8 + So3nt2= + wae2=8 + Itworks! sequence. +511 17 23 29 If the 1* difference is a constant the n' term. is of the form dnta Step 1 Create a differences table o Tem [im Difference o a lz ff ie is a7 s | a 28 6 is [29 6The first difference gives the value of d Sod=6 Step 2 Go back to the differences table. in rem je Ditterance lo a q is g 2. a Ie Is ir le g (23 6 is (28 8 When n =0 we get the value of a So The n‘ term is + nth term = 6n-1. Step3 Cheek it works + When n= 2 the term is 12, + So6n-1= + 6-211 = It works! Going back * Going back to our original problem A LI BD 27)Going back * Going back to our original problem AWE How many match sks aerequed to make 20 lang and 00 angles? Whatwould be the fit tap in ztving ts? Draw a table Draw a table Key Words * Differences Table * First Difference * Constant * Formula + ntTermy waed waned z waned L weed waned ¢ woned z waned 1 waned ee eo | ] | | | | | y waned ¢ waNed Z weaned | waned [| OTD OO O | | | | os vy) €) tt ‘ouanbas ayy U| Weed peu ay MIG Oruned | waned uy saypyew yo zaquinn, ainy ypea uy saypyewi yo squint saouanbasy waned waned 7 weed 1 Uae 2222) 22) YD) Y y waned waned LOGOS waned ANNAN € waneg NINDinky King 4- Sequence Escape The damsel in distress is locked in a room guarded by Dinky King. In order to escape, she needs to describe some sequences to Mutrio can’t talk or Dinky King will discover their plan. Once Murrio has the rules he can key them into a lock and release a secret door. This is a two player game, so some of the sequences you have to describe, and some you have to generate. Sequence 1: [ Description (Sequence Rule Add 3 Start 5 Sequence 2 Description | —_ Sequence — Rule Add 9 Start 2 Sequence 3: Description - Sequence _ Rule — 8 13 18 23 28 Start Sequence 4: Description _ - __ Sequence i Rule Divide by 2 Start 100 Sequence 5: Description Sequence Rule - 1 3 9 27 81 Start 4 “ ht %Sequences Revision Section Write down the nth terms of each of these sequences: eg 1,3, 5, 7, 9, nth term = 2n~1 (it goes up in 2s so is based on the 2x table and you need to subtract 1 from the 2x table to get the sequence) [Sequence [__nth term Sequence 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ... 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, _nth term 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26,... 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, .. 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, . 1,4,7, 10, 13, 345,676 Section Fill in the gaps in these sequences (all go up or down by the same amount each time): 9, 18, 27, 45, 75, serve, 63, 57, wy 4, 9, 19, 8.5, 10, 10, ... + 50 Section C: Write down the first three terms of these sequences: nth term Sequence | |___nthterm_ ‘Sequence lin vei In-4 2n7 if an+3 a Yn "| 10-n a nm 50-2n | ‘What is the first negative term of... 10-n 50-2n 100- 12Finding the nth term In each question there are four terms of a sequence of numbers: a) Write down the rule using n to represent the nth term. b) Find the 10" and 15” terms. |_Term_ Sequence Term 13Term i 2 3 4 Nth [20 5 Sequence Term a 2 3 4 Nth 10 415 Sequence Term 1 2 3 4 Nth 10 15 Sequence Term Sequence 4centre Wo ke 1|3]8]0]/|3|a]°" 1380/3 aie Edexcel GCSE Hl. Mathematics (Linear) — 1380 Lt | Paper 3 (Non-Calculator) Sequences Past Paper Questions Arranged by Topic Sariame Tia) Paper Reference Materials required for examination Items i ‘Ruler graduated in centimetres andi millimetres, protractor, compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser. ‘Tracing paper may be used. Instructions to Candidates In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your sumame, initials and signature. Check that you have the correct question paper. ‘Answer ALL the questions, Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper. ‘You must NOT write on the formulae page, ‘Anything you write on the formulae page will gain NO credit. Ifyou need more space to complete your answer to any question, use additional answer sheets. Information for Candidates "The marks for individual questions and the paris of questions are shown in round brackets: ¢g. @). “There are 26 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100. ‘There are 24 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated Calculators must not be used. Advice to Candidates ‘Show all stages in any calculations. ‘Work steadily through the paper. Do not spend too long on one question. Ifyou cannot enswer a question, leave it and attempt the next one. Return at the end to those you have left out. Turn over http://biand.in | l l ll wt http://bland.in edexcel oes ‘Compited by Peter Bland 0 4 ‘advancing leaming changing ves 15‘| Leave lank 1. Here are some patterns made from squares. Pattern number 1 Pattern number 2 Pattern number 3 (a) The diagram below shows part of Pattern number 4 Complete the diagram for Pattern number 4 Pattern number 4 a (b) Complete the table. Pattern number 1 2 3 4 5 ‘Number of squares 5 9 | 13 w (©) Find the number of squares used for Pattern number 10 @ ja (Total 3 marks) | | Lots more free papers at www.bland.in 167 ~ - a Leave: vin 2. Here are some patterns made using sticks. Pattem number I Pattern number 2 Pattern number 3 (a) In the space below, complete Pattern number 4. Patter number 4 : « (b) Complete the table, \. - 71 Pattern number L 3 4 5 ‘Number of sticks 4 10 a) (©) How many sticks are used in Pattern. number 10? QM @ (Total 3 marks) [| Lots more free papers at www.bland.in. 47eave blank Here ate some patterns made with dots, CItr Pattern number 1 Pattern number 2 Pattern number 3 (@ In the space below, complete Pattern number 4 -H+- +H PTT Pattern number 4 @ (b) Complete the table. Pattern number 1 2 3 4 5 ‘Number of dots 8 | 12 | 16 @ [Je (Total 3 marks) Lots more free papers at www.bland.in 18‘The first even number is 2 (@) Write down the 3rd even number. Here are some patterns made from sticks. Pattern number 1 Pattern number 2 Pattern number 3 (b) Complete Pattern number 4 Pattern number 4 (©) Complete the table. Pattern number 1 2 3 4 5 ‘Number of sticks 3 6 9 Jenny wants to find the number of sticks in Pattern number 100 (@) Write down a method she could use. 19 Lots more free papers at www.bland.in Leave blank a oO @ @ (Total 5 marks) [JeLeave blank Pattern Pattern Patter Number 1 Number 2 ‘Number 3 (a) Complete Pattern Number 4 Pattern ‘Number 4 ay (b), Complete the table. Pattern ‘Number Total number of squares ‘One of the patterns in the sequence has 10 grey squares (©) How many white squares does this pattern have? Another pattern in the sequence has a total of 18 squares, (@) How many grey squares does the pattern have? @ a (Total 4 marks) Lots more free papers at www.bland.in 20- - Leave bik 6. Here ate the first four terms of a number sequence. $09 OT ‘ (a) () Write down the next term of the number sequence. (ii) Explain how you found your answer. @ ‘The 25th term of the number sequence is 104 (b) Work out the 26¢h term of the number sequence. @) [26 (otal 3 marks) [| 7. The nth term of a number sequence is given by 3n+L (a) Work out the first two terms of the number sequence. t @ Here are the first four terms of another number sequence. 1 5 9 13 (©) Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this number sequence, @ @ Lots more free papers at www-bland.in (otal 3 marks) [| aa22Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (Linear) —- 1MA0 SEQUENCES (Materials required for examination _Items included with question papers graduated in centimetres and Nil millimetres, protractor, compasses, pen, HB pencil, eraser. “Tracing paper may be used. Instructions Use black ink or ball-point pen. Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and can: Answer all questions. ‘Answer the questions in the spaces provided ~ there may be more space than you need. Calculators may be used. ite number. Information ‘The marks for each question are shown in brackets — use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are ones where the quality of your written communication will be assessed — you should take particular care on these questions with your spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as the clarity of expression. Advice Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Keep an eye on the time. Try to answer every question. Check your answers if you have time at the end. 23Here are the first 5 terms of an arithmetic sequence. 6, 11, 16, 21, 26 Find an expression, in terms of n, for the nth term of the sequence. (Total 2 marks) Here are the first five terms of a number sequence. 3.8 13 18 23 (a) Write down the next two terms of the sequence. Q) (6) Explain how you found your answer, @ (©) Explain why 387 is not a term of the sequence. Q@) (Total 4 marks) Here are the first five terms of a number sequence. 126 122 «118 114110 (a) Write down the next two terms of the number sequence. @o () Explain how you found your answer. 246. ‘The 20th term of the number sequence is 50 (©) Write down the 21st term of the number sequence. @ (Total 3 marks) Here are the first five terms of a number sequence 3 7 il 15 19 (@) Work out the 8th term of the number sequence. a) (b) Write down an expression, in terms of n, for the nth term of the number sequence. @ (Total 3 marks) The first five terms of an arithmetic sequence are 2 9 16 23 30 Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence (Total 2 marks) The first five terms of an arithmetic sequence are 2.7 12 17 2 Write down, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence. (Total 2 marks) 257 Here are the first five terms of an arithmetic sequence, -1 307 «WW 15 (a) Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence. Q) In another arithmetic sequence the nth term is 81 ~ 16 John says that there is a number that is in both sequences. (b) Explain why John is wrong. Q) (Total 4 marks) The first four terms of an arithmetic sequence are 210617) «130-9 Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence. (Total 2 marks) The nth term of a sequence is 2n” (i) Find the 4th term of the sequence. (ii) _ Ts the number 400 a term of the sequence? Give reasons for your answer. (Total 3 marks) 2610. Here are the first 5 terms of an arithmetic sequence. 3.9 18 21 27 (a) Find an expression, in terms of n, for the nth term of this sequence. @ Ben says that 150 is in the sequence. (b) Is Ben right? You must explain your answer. @ (Total 3 marks) 11. Here are the first 5 terms of an arithmetic sequence, 2 9 16 23 «(30 (a) Write down the 12th term of this sequence. qa) (b) Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence. @ (Total 3 marks) 2712, The first four terms of an arithmetic sequence are 210417 13) «9 Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence, (Total 2 marks) 13, Here are the first $ terms of an arithmetic sequence. 6 ll, 16, 21, 26 Find an expression, in terms of n, for the nth term of the sequence, (Total 2 marks) 14, The first five terms of an arithmetic sequence are 29 16 23 30 Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this sequence. (Total 2 marks)15, 16. Here are the first five terms of a number sequence. 3.8 13 18 23 (a) Write down the next two terms of the sequence. @ (b) Explain how you found your answer. (c) Explain why 387 is not a term of the sequence. a) (Total 4 marks) Here are the first five terms of a number sequence. 3. °7 1s 19 (a) Write down an expression, in terms of 1, for the nth term of this sequence. Q) ‘Adee! says that 319 is a term in the number sequence. (b) Is Adeel correct? ‘You must justify your answer. Q) (Total 4 marks)17. Here are some patterns made up of dots. Pattern number 1 Pattern number 2 Patter number 3 (a) In the space below, draw Patten number 4 @ (b) Complete the table, Patten [1 |2/3]4)]5— number : | Number of | 10 | 14 | 18 dots : wo (©) How many dots are used in Patter number 10? a) (Total 3 marks) 30