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Question 20

Here is a sequence of patterns made from circular dots.

Pattern 1: 4 dots in an 'L' shape (3 dots high, 2 dots wide). Pattern 2: 6 dots in an 'L' shape (4 dots high, 3 dots wide). Pattern 3: 8 dots in an 'L' shape (5 dots high, 4 dots wide).

a.

In the space below, draw pattern number 4.

[1]
b.

Work out the total number of dots to make pattern number 50.

[2]
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Sequences (Nth Term) Questions

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Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Sequences (Nth Term) with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 80 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) 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.

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