This math topic focuses on identifying the first three terms of polynomial sequences. Each question presents a polynomial expression and asks for the sequence values when a variable starts at 1. The problems are designed to practice solving polynomial expressions, enhancing understanding of concepts like sequence generation and polynomial evaluation. The task not only tests arithmetic skills but also deepens comprehension of advanced pattern recognition in sequences. The topic belongs to a broader unit on advanced number patterning, helping learners develop their ability to analyze and compute terms in sequences effectively.

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Number Sequences - Polynomial, First Terms Worksheet

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Number Sequences - Polynomial, First Terms
1
What are the first 3 terms, starting with r = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 9 - 5r to the power of 2
a
-5, 10, 35
b
4, -31, -126
c
4, -11, -36
d
-10, -25, -50
e
-14, -41, -86
f
-14, -29, -54
2
What are the first 3 terms, starting with y = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 8y to the power of 2 - 4y + 2
a
6, 26, 62
b
-2, 6, 22
c
6, 18, 38
d
14, 42, 86
e
-4, -2, 4
f
6, 22, 46
3
What are the first 3 terms, starting with c = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 6c to the power of 2 + 7c + 5
a
-6, 5, 28
b
8, 33, 70
c
4, 15, 38
d
18, 43, 80
e
18, 57, 122
f
12, 33, 68
4
What are the first 3 terms, starting with d = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 6d to the power of 2 + 2d + 9
a
17, 41, 81
b
13, 29, 57
c
-5, 11, 39
d
-1, 19, 51
e
11, 17, 27
f
17, 37, 69
5
What are the first 3 terms, starting with d = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 9d to the power of 2 + 4d + 2
a
15, 46, 95
b
15, 54, 119
c
6, 18, 38
d
7, 30, 71
e
3, 26, 67
f
11, 42, 91
6
What are the first 3 terms, starting with z = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 7 - 9z to the power of 2
a
-16, -43, -88
b
-18, -45, -90
c
-2, -29, -74
d
-2, -65, -236
e
-9, 18, 63
f
-16, -37, -72
7
What are the first 3 terms, starting with y = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 3y to the power of 2 - 5y + 9
a
-5, 17, 57
b
7, 11, 21
c
17, 31, 51
d
-9, 1, 21
e
1, 21, 51
f
7, 1, -9
8
What are the first 3 terms, starting with d = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 7d to the power of 2 - 9d + 9
a
18, 36, 72
b
7, 19, 45
c
7, 1, -9
d
25, 55, 99
e
9, 45, 99
f
-9, 9, 45