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"find a formula for the sequence 5, 14, 29, 50, 77, ... Since you know that the sequence is quadratic, you are looking for an expression an^2 + bn + c for the n-th term. With n = 1 we have a + b + c = 5, with n = 2 we have 4a + 2b + c = 14, and with n = 3 we have 9a + 3b + c = 29."

How do u find the formula.. i mean what are the steps u do to find it..can u show how..cuz m not getting it.. :/ :(
This method is not part of the IGCSE syllabus but it's useful to know:

Firstly, a is equal to the second difference divided by 2. The first differences are 9, 15, 21, 27, ... so the second difference is 6. This means that a = 6/2 = 3.

So the formula looks like 3n^2+bn+c.

Now you need to find b and c by substituting in some values:

n=1 : The 1st term is 5 so we have 3(1^2) + b(1) + c = 5 --> 3 + b + c = 5 --> b + c = 2
n=2: The 2nd term is 14 so we have 3(2^2) + b(2) + c = 14 --> 12 + 2b + c = 14 --> 2b + c = 2


Now solve these two simultaneous equations (subtract the equations) to find b and c and you get:

b=0, c=2

So the nth term is 3n^2 + 2

An IGCSE question would never ask you to find the nth term of 5, 14, 29, 50, 77, ... without any extra information.
 
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This method is not part of the IGCSE syllabus but it's useful to know:

Firstly, a is equal to the second difference divided by 2. The first differences are 9, 15, 21, 27, ... so the second difference is 6. This means that a = 6/2 = 3.

So the formula looks like 3n^2+bn+c.

Now you need to find b and c by substituting in some values:

n=1 : The 1st term is 5 so we have 3(1^2) + b(1) + c = 5 --> 3 + b + c = 5 --> b + c = 2
n=2: The 2nd term is 14 so we have 3(2^2) + b(2) + c = 14 --> 12 + 2b + c = 14 --> 2b + c = 2


Now solve these two simultaneous equations (subtract the equations) to find b and c and you get:

b=0, c=2

So the nth term is 3n^2 + 2

An IGCSE question would never ask you to find the nth term of 5, 14, 29, 50, 77, ... without any extra information.
Can i use this equation like for any sequence?
 
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hey, do you have any other formulas for finding the nth term when there are uncommon differences?
I found: a+(n-1)d+0.5(n-1)(n-2)c
 
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i want to know if theres any formulas for the nth term like the a+(n-1)d ??? because i'm really losing too much from the nth term question
 
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When drawing a graph, how do you draw the curve properly without messing it up? The question have a value of 5 marks approx.
 
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Are you allowed to draw it: connect-the-dots style. In my textbook one of the graphs is drawn that way. I have attached the picture below. When joining reciprocal graphs it is adifficult.
 

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for november 2009 q2 a iv since the y axis is the invariant line, you go backwards so u count it as -4( distance of object from invariant line)
(distance between object n image) is 4. so -4/4 gives u -1.
 
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shear= distance between object n image/distance of object from invariant line
stretch= distance of image 4rm invariant line/distance of object from invariant line
 
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Stuck somewhere in Maths?? Post your queries here! Members around will help you InshaAllah.

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May Allah give us all success in this world as well as the HereAfter...Aameen!!

SEQUENCES-Points to remember:
Many people find it hard, but to be honest it's just more of logic..that's all!

Sequences!

Using log for indices.
Salams... Could u explain bearings and locus, plzz. May Allah reward your effort
 
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