QUESTION 1 The general term of the sequence is given by Tn= an + bn + c T2-T1 = 4; T3; -T2 = 6; T4-T3 = 8 and T2 = 6

1.1 Calculate a, b and c

The general term of the sequence is given by

T

n

=

a

n

2

+

b

n

+

c

The general term of the sequence is given by

T

n

=

a

n

2

+

b

n

+

c

Calculate a,b and c

Determine the 12th term of the sequence.

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T3 - 6=6

T3=12

then T2-T1=4

6-T1=4

T1=2

T4-T3=8

T4-12=8

T4=20

Therefore terms= 2,6,12,20

1st difference= 4,6,8

2nd difference= 2,2,

2a=2

a=1

3a+b=4

3(1) + b=4

b= 1

a+b+c= 2

c= 2-1- 1= 0

giving Tn= n^2 + n

T12 = 12^2 + 12 = 156

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step-by-step explanation:

correct answer:

b.(19,-2)