AlgebraKey Facts

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Part of nth TermGCSE Mathematics

This key facts covers Key Vocabulary within nth Term for GCSE Mathematics. Revise nth Term in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 7 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 2 of 7

Practice

11 questions

Recall

4 flashcards

Key Vocabulary

Term Meaning Example
nth term A formula for any term in the sequence 3n - 1
n The position number (1st, 2nd, 3rd...) For 5th term, n = 5
Formula Mathematical rule using n an + b (where a is the difference)
Substitute Replace n with a number If n = 3, then 3n - 1 = 8

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Practice Questions for nth Term

The nth term of a sequence is 3n + 2. What is the 5th term?

  • A. 17
  • B. 15
  • C. 13
  • D. 20
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A student claims that 50 is a term in the sequence with nth term 3n + 1. Show whether this claim is correct.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What does 'n' represent?
The position number in the sequence (1st term: n=1, 2nd term: n=2, etc.)
What is the nth term?
A formula that allows you to find any term in a sequence by substituting the position number (n)

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