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Given the pattern: T1 = 0, T2 = 3, T3 = 8, T4 = 15. Use the formula Tn = ___________ to find T10.
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5 stepsFind the differences between consecutive terms to determine the type of sequence.
The given terms are:
First differences:
Second differences:
Since the second differences are constant, the sequence is quadratic, meaning the general term can be expressed in the form .
Determine the coefficients , , and .
The second difference is equal to .
Now substitute into the general formula: .
Use the first two terms to form a system of equations:
For :For :
Solve the system of equations for and .
From equation (1), .
From equation (2), .Subtract equation (1) from equation (2):
Substitute into equation (1):
Write the formula for .
Substitute , , and into :
Calculate using the derived formula.
Substitute into the formula for :
The formula for is .
The value of is .
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