Linear Sequences

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1) Find the next 2 terms [1]  

           3, 0, -3, -6, -9,

2) Find a formula for the  nth term of the sequence [3]  

     a) 6, 10, 14, 18, 22

     b) 116, 114, 112, 110, 108

     c) -4, -2, 0, 2, 4

3) Find the first four terms of the sequence given [2]  

     a)  nth term =  6 n+3

     b)  nth term =  5 n+5

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4) a) Draw the next pattern in the sequence using the empty grid. [1]  

                

b) The table below shows the number of dots used to make each pattern. Complete the
table.

Pattern
1 2 3 4 5
number
 
Number of
5
dots

c) Find the nth term.     

     

5) a) Draw the next pattern in the sequence using the empty grid. [1]  

                

b) The table below shows the number of dots used to make each pattern. Complete the
table.

Pattern
1 2 3 4 5
number
 
Number of
6
dots

c) Find the nth term.     

     

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Solutions for the assessment Linear Sequences

1) -12, -15

2)  a)  4 n+2      b)  118−2n

     c)  2 n−6

3)  a) 9, 15, 21, 27      b) 10, 15, 20, 25

4) a) b) 8,11,14,17 c) 3n + 2

5) a) b) 10,14,18,22 c) 4n + 2

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