Sequences - Finding a rule

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EXAMPLE:

Find the nth term of the sequence +1, -4, +9, -16, +25, …

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EXAMPLE:

A sequence is defined by a recurrence relation of the form:

M = aM + b.

Given that M = 10, M = 20, M = 24, find the value of a and the

value of b and hence find M .

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