Question

Consider the number pattern with general term Tn = 56 – 4n.

(i) Write the first three terms of this number pattern.

(ii) Show that 18 is not a term of this number pattern.

Answer 1

for first three terms of this pattern

n=1,2,3

Tn= 52,48,44

Explanation:

18 is not the term because let's say

18=56-4n

4n=56-18

4n= 38

n=9.5

but n should be a whole no. that's why 18 is not the term of this sequence