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3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only)

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Question 30

Let Q(n)=∑k=0nk4−∑k=0n−1k4Q(n) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} k^4 - \sum_{k=0}^{n-1} k^4Q(n)=∑k=0n​k4−∑k=0n−1​k4 where nnn is a positive integer.

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Find Q(2)Q(2)Q(2) and Q(5)Q(5)Q(5).

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b.

Solve the equation Q(n)=2.56×1010Q(n) = 2.56 \times 10^{10}Q(n)=2.56×1010.

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3.3 Sequences and series (A-level only) Questions

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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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