These exam-style quadratic sequences questions will test your knowledge on finding the πth term of quadratic sequences. You can revise how to find the πth term right here or download our FREE sequences bundle.
Quadratic Sequences Questions
1. Find the πth term of the following sequence: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, …
2. Find the πth term of the following sequence: -1, 5, 15, 29, 47, …
3. Find the πth term of the following sequence: 8, 15, 28, 47, 72, …
4. The πth term of a quadratic sequence is 5π2. Justin says the 4th term will be 400. Do you agree with Justin? Explain your answer.
5. The sequence of triangular numbers starts 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, …
a. Explain why this is a quadratic sequence.
b. Find the πth term for the sequence of triangular numbers.
6. The πth term of a quadratic sequence is π2 β 4π + 3. Chris says no term of this sequence will be negative. Give an example to show that Chris is wrong.
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