This math topic focuses on identifying polynomial sequences given their first three terms. Each problem presents a sequence and asks to determine the polynomial expression, starting with a given variable (such as r, n, x, or c) from 1, that produces these terms. Multiple choices with polynomial expressions are provided for each sequence, and the goal is to select the correct formula that matches the sequence progression. This topic is designed to enhance skills in understanding patterns and forming polynomial expressions in sequence recognition tasks.
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Number Sequences Identify - Polynomial, First Terms
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What sequence, starting with z = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
2, -15, -46
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Number Sequences Identify - Polynomial, First Terms Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Number Sequences Identify - Polynomial, First Terms (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Patterns and Sums - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/patterns_and_sums_practice/ |
| What sequence, starting with z = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| -9, -26, -49 |
| What sequence, starting with r = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| 6, -1, -18 |
| What sequence, starting with n = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| -1, -16, -39 |
| What sequence, starting with y = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| 4, -1, -12 |
| What sequence, starting with c = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| -6, -36, -82 |
| What sequence, starting with r = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| -8, -28, -56 |
| What sequence, starting with y = 1, are these the first 3 terms of? |
| 1, -13, -33 |