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WAEC Mathematics 2012 Objective — Question 5

Question 5 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The nth term of a sequence is Tn = 5 + (n−1)². Evaluate T4 − T6.

  • A. 30
  • B. 16
  • C. -16Correct
  • D. -30

Explanation

T4 = 5+(4−1)² = 5+9 = 14. T6 = 5+(6−1)² = 5+25 = 30. T4−T6 = 14−30 = −16.

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