A sequence a1,a2,a3,… a_1, a_2, a_3, \dots\,a1,a2,a3,… is defined by
a1=qan=5an−1+3,n≥2 \begin{aligned}a_1 &= q \\a_n &= 5a_{n-1} + 3, \quad n \geq 2\end{aligned} a1an=q=5an−1+3,n≥2Find an expression for a2 a_2\,a2 in terms of qqq.
Show that a3=25q+18a_3 = 25q + 18a3=25q+18.
Find ∑r=14ar\sum_{r=1}^4 a_r∑r=14ar in terms of qqq.
Practise AQA A Level Maths 1.7 D: Sequences and series with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 267 questions covering 1.7.1 Binomial expansion, 1.7.2 Types of sequence (A-level only), 1.7.3 Sigma notation (A-level only), 1.7.4 Arithmetic sequences and series (A-level only), 1.7.5 Geometric sequences and series (A-level only), and 1.7.6 Sequences and series in modelling (A-level only), matched to the AQA A Level Maths (7357) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
