Kenneth ChengMathematical modeling
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Find a3.

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TOPIC 01

Sequences: mixed review

A mixed assessment: identify the method, justify it and revise your reasoning.

What you will be able to explain

  • Connect the chapter skills without relying on the order of the exercises.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Your turn

Find a3.

an=20n+1a_n=20n+1
  • Indices are positive integers; a1=S1 needs separate treatment.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Express the indexed terms or partial sums before simplifying.
Hint 2
Use this intermediate relation.
a3=3t+1a_3=3t+1
Worked solution

  1. Express the indexed terms or partial sums before simplifying.

  2. Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.

    a3=20⋅3+1=61a_3=20\cdot3+1=61

  3. The index is substituted in every occurrence of n.

The requested value is 61.

Checks and common pitfalls: The index is substituted in every occurrence of n.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • Ask students to name the relevant condition before calculating.

Board plan

  • Compare valid methods and annotate their conditions.

Anticipated thinking

  • A correct final value may still hide a missing assumption.

Assessment checklist

  • Check the method, conditions, reasoning and interpretation separately.

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