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3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only)

3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only)

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Question 9

A sequence a1,a2,a3,… a_1, a_2, a_3, \dots\,a1​,a2​,a3​,… is defined by

a1=1,a2=6an=an−1+an−2,n≥3 \begin{aligned}a_1 &= 1, a_2 = 6 \\a_n &= a_{n-1} + a_{n-2}, \quad n \geq 3\end{aligned} a1​an​​=1,a2​=6=an−1​+an−2​,n≥3​

Find a3,a4 a_3, a_4\,a3​,a4​ and a5a_5a5​.

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3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only) Questions

  1. A Level
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200 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only), covering 3.3.1 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.2 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.4 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.5 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.6 Sequences and series (A-level only), 3.3.7 Sequences and series (A-level only), and 3.3.8 Sequences and series (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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