The first four terms in a sequence of numbers are given below.

- (a)
Find .
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- (b)
Find an expression, in terms of n, for .
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- (c)
Evaluate the sum of the first ten terms, .
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Worked solution
20(a)
1. Continue the given pattern to form and evaluate $T_5$.
From the pattern,
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20(b)
1. Identify the general form of the two fractions in $T_n$.
From the pattern,
So,
2. Simplify the expression into a single fraction.
Answer
20(c)
1. Write the first ten terms using the subtraction pattern.
From the given pattern,
So
2. Cancel matching terms and evaluate the remaining expression.
All the middle terms cancel:
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