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Question 59

Here is a sequence of patterns made from black circles and white circles.

pattern 1 pattern 2 pattern 3

a.

In the space below, draw pattern number 4.

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b.

Work out the total number of circles needed to make pattern number 8.

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c.

Emma says “There are 4 black circles in pattern number 3 so there will be 8 black circles in pattern number 6.” Is Emma right? You must give a reason for your answer.

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Sequences (Nth Term) Questions

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208 exam-style questions on CCEA GCSE Maths Sequences (Nth Term). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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