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Question 10

Here is a sequence of patterns made from matchsticks forming a row of triangles.

pattern 1 pattern 2 pattern 3

In the space below, draw pattern number 4.

[1]

Work out the total number of matchsticks needed to make pattern number 12.

[2]

James says “There are 7 matchsticks in pattern number 3 so there will be 14 matchsticks in pattern number 6.” Is James right? You must give a reason for your answer.

[1]

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Sequences (Nth Term)

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

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Question 10

Here is a sequence of patterns made from matchsticks forming a row of triangles.

pattern 1 pattern 2 pattern 3

In the space below, draw pattern number 4.

[1]

Work out the total number of matchsticks needed to make pattern number 12.

[2]

James says “There are 7 matchsticks in pattern number 3 so there will be 14 matchsticks in pattern number 6.” Is James right? You must give a reason for your answer.

[1]

Markscheme

Sequences (Nth Term) Questions

GCSE
Maths
Sequences (Nth Term)

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