Paper 1 · Sequences and Series ⏱ Tested in 2 exam questions since 2022 Lesson 5 of 15

Sequences and Series 2: Arithmetic Sequences 2

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You’ll learn

  • Prove three terms are arithmetic by showing T₃ − T₂ = T₂ − T₁
  • Prove a whole sequence is arithmetic by showing Tₙ₊₁ − Tₙ is constant
  • Simplify log terms like Tₙ = 5 ln(bⁿ) with the rules of logs before proving
  • Find x when three expressions in x form an arithmetic sequence

Most recent exam questions

  • 2024 P1 Q5(a)
  • 2022 P1 Q4(b)(i)

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