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The nth term of a sequence

Grade 7 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 64684

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1.The nth term of a sequence is 7n + 6. The 8th term is
2.The nth term of a sequence is 8n + 2. The 5th term is
3.The nth term of a sequence is 7n + 7. The 5th term is
4.The nth term of a sequence is 9n + 5. The 4th term is
5.The nth term of a sequence is 3n + 6. The 4th term is
6.The nth term of a sequence is 7n + 5. The 9th term is
7.The nth term of a sequence is 5n + 3. The 11th term is
8.The nth term of a sequence is 5n + 5. The 8th term is

The nth term of a sequence

Grade 7 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 64684

Name Date Score / 12

9.The nth term of a sequence is 5n + 2. The 9th term is
10.The nth term of a sequence is 3n + 6. The 6th term is
11.The nth term of a sequence is 2n + 6. The 14th term is
12.The nth term of a sequence is 4n + 1. The 4th term is

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Using a rule such as 4n + 3 to find any term of a sequence. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 7 (Year 8, Class 7) (ages 12–13) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.

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Put the position number in place of n, multiply first, then add or subtract.

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Easy: The nth term of a sequence is 7n. The 8th term is ___
Medium: The nth term of a sequence is 6n + 2. The 4th term is ___
Challenge: The nth term of a sequence is 2n − 3. The 17th term is ___

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The nth term of a sequence is usually taught around Grade 7 (Year 8, Class 7), for ages 12–13. Every grade has an easy, medium and challenge level, so you can go back to an earlier level or push ahead.

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