MATHEMATICS
Topic test 1: Number Patterns Grade:12 Marks: 25 Time: 25 Min
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QUESTION 1
Given: −44 ; −38 ; −32 ; … If the patterns continues:
1.1 Write down the next two terms in the pattern. (2)
1.2 Determine a formula for the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term. (3)
1.3 Determine 𝑇11 . (1)
1.4 Which term in the sequence has a value 100. (2)
1.5 Calculate the sum of the first 20 terms. (3)
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QUESTION 2
Consider the sequence: −3 ; −1,5 ; −0,75 ; …
2.1 Determine the 7𝑡ℎ term of the sequence; do not round off your answer. (3)
2.2 Calculate the sum of the first 50 terms. (2)
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QUESTION 3
Given: −13 ; −25 ; −45 ; −73 ; …
3.1 Determine 𝑇𝑛 of this sequence. (5)
3.2 Find 𝑛, if the 𝑛𝑡ℎ term equals −909. (4)
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[25 marks]
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