Higher November 2023 Unit 1 Q3
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(a) Write down an expression for the \(n\)th term of the following sequence. [2]
11, 15, 19, 23, ....
(b) The \(n\)th term of a different sequence is given by \(n^2 - 5\).
Write down the first three terms of this sequence. [2]
Write down the first three terms of this sequence. [2]
First three terms are ……………………, ……………………, ……………………
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| \(4n + 7\) or equivalent | B2 | Mark final answer. Award B1 for sight of \(4n\). Award B0 for \(-4n\). |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| –4, –1, 4 | B2 | Answer space takes precedence. Award B1 for one of the following:
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