ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Sequences and Series
For the sequence 25, 22, 19, 16, …, find the formula for the nth term.
- A. 28 − 3n
- B. 25 − 3n
- C. 22 − 3n
- D. 3n − 28
Verified working — step 1
The common difference is −3, so Tₙ = 25 + (n − 1)(−3) = 28 − 3n. Check: T₁ = 28 − 3 = …The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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