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=2,{u_1 = 2,} u2=5,{u_2 = - 5,} u3=11.{u_3 = - 11.} 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 100.{100.}
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