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2012

Mathematics

JAMB

The nth term of a sequence is n2 - 6n - 4. Find the sum of the 3rd and 4th terms

A.

24

B.

23

C.

-24

D.

-25

Correct Answer: -25

Explanation

n2 - 6n - 4 For the 3rd term, 32 - 6(3) - 4 9 - 18 -4 = -13 For the 4th term, 42 - 6(4) - 4 16 - 24 - 4 = -12 Sum of both terms -13 - 12 = -25

n2 - 6n - 4 For the 3rd term, 32 - 6(3) - 4 9 - 18 -4 = -13 For the 4th term, 42 - 6(4) - 4 16 - 24 - 4 = -12 Sum of both terms -13 - 12 = -25
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