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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 3.1.A sequence terms from rules

Practise sequence-term questions by applying the given rule or pattern position carefully, then checking whether a proposed term can appear.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • Use an nth-term expression such as 5n+17 to calculate a specified term.
  • Draw or continue visual patterns by applying the term-to-term rule accurately.
  • Test whether a proposed large number can be a term by linking it to the rule.

3.1.A Generating sequences question 1

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Here is a sequence of patterns.

Figure for Question 3.1.A Generating sequences question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Pattern number 1 is made from 1 white dot.
All other patterns are made from black dots and white dots.

In the space below, draw Pattern number 4

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