This math topic focuses on identifying polynomial sequences based on their first three terms. The problems require finding polynomial expressions that correspond to the given sequences, starting with the values m, c, y, b, and x equal to 1. Each question provides a sequence of three numbers and multiple choice polynomial options. The polynomials vary in their coefficients and constants, necessitating the application of knowledge in polynomial functions and pattern recognition to discern which polynomial correctly describes the sequence presented.

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Number Sequences Identify - Polynomial, First Terms Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Number Sequences Identify - Polynomial, First Terms (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Patterns and Sums - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/patterns_and_sums_intro/
1
What sequence, starting with r = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
6, 15, 30
a A LaTex expression showing 4r to the power of 2 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing 5r to the power of 2 + 3
c A LaTex expression showing 0r to the power of 2 + 3
d A LaTex expression showing 3r to the power of 2 + 3
e A LaTex expression showing 3r to the power of 2 + 5
f A LaTex expression showing 3r to the power of 2 + 1
2
What sequence, starting with b = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
5, 14, 29
a A LaTex expression showing 5b to the power of 2 + 2
b A LaTex expression showing 0b to the power of 2 + 2
c A LaTex expression showing 1b to the power of 2 + 2
d A LaTex expression showing 3b to the power of 2 + 2
e A LaTex expression showing 3b to the power of 2 + 4
f A LaTex expression showing 2b to the power of 2 + 2
3
What sequence, starting with c = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
4, 10, 20
a A LaTex expression showing 1c to the power of 2 + 2
b A LaTex expression showing 2c to the power of 2 + 1
c A LaTex expression showing 2c to the power of 2 + 2
d A LaTex expression showing 2c to the power of 2 + 3
e A LaTex expression showing 0c to the power of 2 + 2
f A LaTex expression showing 2c to the power of 2 + 4
4
What sequence, starting with m = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
5, 8, 13
a A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 2 + 5
b A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 2 + 3
c A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 2 + 6
d A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 2 + 4
e A LaTex expression showing m to the power of 2 + 2
5
What sequence, starting with p = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
3, 6, 11
a A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 2 + 2
b A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 2 + 1
c A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 2 + 0
d A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 2 + 4
e A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 2 + 3
f A LaTex expression showing p to the power of 2 + -1
6
What sequence, starting with b = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
4, 7, 12
a A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 + 3
b A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 + 5
c A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 + 1
d A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 + 0
e A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 + 2
7
What sequence, starting with y = 1, are these the first 3 terms of?
6, 12, 22
a A LaTex expression showing 2y to the power of 2 + 6
b A LaTex expression showing -1y to the power of 2 + 4
c A LaTex expression showing 2y to the power of 2 + 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2y to the power of 2 + 5
e A LaTex expression showing 0y to the power of 2 + 4
f A LaTex expression showing 2y to the power of 2 + 2