Question 0109

Equations and Inequalities
2009 Paper 1 Question 1 Variant

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(a)
The first three terms of a sequence are given by u1=17,{u_1 = 17,} u2=23,{u_2 = 23,} u3=32.{u_3 = 32.} Given that un{u_n} is a quadratic polynomial in n,{n,} find un{u_n} in terms of n.{n.}
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(b)
Find the set of value of n{n} for which un{u_n} is greater than 500.{500.}
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