Using Formula: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 7
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focused on using the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, including error analysis and common misconceptions. Designed to enhance procedural mastery and reasoning skills.

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Using Formula: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the 10th term of the sequence where the first term is 3 and the common difference is 5.
[2 marks]
2.
Find the general term (nth term) of the sequence: 2, 5, 8, 11, ...
[3 marks]
3.
A sequence has a first term of 7 and a common difference of -2. What is the 15th term?
[2 marks]
4.
Construct the nth term of a sequence where the 1st term is 4 and the 4th term is 16.
[3 marks]
5.
If the nth term of a sequence is given by a_n = 3n + 2, what is the 20th term?
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the common mistake made when attempting to find the 12th term of a sequence using the formula a_n = 2 + (n - 1) * 4, if someone calculates a_12 = 2 + 12 * 4.
[3 marks]
7.
Solve for n: a_n = 50, given that a_n = 4 + (n - 1) * 6.
[3 marks]
8.
A sequence's 5th term is 20, and the 8th term is 29. Find the first term and the common difference.
[4 marks]
9.
Determine the 25th term of a sequence with first term 10 and common difference 2, then verify your answer by plugging n=25 into the formula.
[3 marks]
10.
A student incorrectly uses the formula a_n = 5 + (n + 2) * 3 to find the 8th term. Identify and correct the mistake.
[3 marks]
11.
Construct the nth term of a sequence with first term 6 and a 4th term of 18. Then calculate the 10th term.
[4 marks]
12.
Challenge: For the sequence a_n = 7 + (n - 1) * 2, determine n when a_n = 31.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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