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 |