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2.3 A quadratic sequence is defined with the following properties: \[ \begin{array}{l} T_{1}-T_{1}=7 \\ T_{3}-T_{2}=13 \\ T_{4}-T_{3}=19 \end{array} \] 23.1 Write down the value of: (a) \( T_{3}-T_{4} \) (b) \( T_{n}-T_{n} \) 23.2 Calculate the value of \( T_{\mathrm{kt}} \) if \( T_{\mathrm{kt}}=23594 \).

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- (a) \( T_{3} - T_{4} = -19 \) - (b) \( T_{n} - T_{n} = 0 \) - \( k \approx 89 \) when \( T_k = 23594 \)

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To solve the problem, we will first analyze the properties of the quadratic sequence given by the differences between its terms. ### Step 1: Understanding the properties of the quadratic sequence We have the following properties: 1. \( T_{1} - T_{1} = 7 \) (This seems to be a typo; it should probably be \( T_{2} - T_{1} = 7 \)) 2. \( T_{3} - T_{2} = 13 \) 3. \( T_{4} - T_{3} = 19 \) Let's denote the first differences as follows: - \( d_1 = T_{2} - T_{1} = 7 \) - \( d_2 = T_{3} - T_{2} = 13 \) - \( d_3 = T_{4} - T_{3} = 19 \) ### Step 2: Finding the second differences The second differences of a quadratic sequence are constant. We can calculate the first differences: - \( d_2 - d_1 = 13 - 7 = 6 \) - \( d_3 - d_2 = 19 - 13 = 6 \) Since the second differences are constant and equal to 6, we can conclude that the sequence is indeed quadratic. ### Step 3: Solving the questions #### 23.1 (a) Calculate \( T_{3} - T_{4} \) Using the first differences: \[ T_{4} - T_{3} = 19 \implies T_{3} - T_{4} = -19 \] Thus, \[ T_{3} - T_{4} = -19 \] #### 23.1 (b) Calculate \( T_{n} - T_{n} \) This expression seems to be incorrect as it implies \( T_{n} - T_{n} = 0 \). If it was meant to be \( T_{n+1} - T_{n} \), we can express it in terms of the first difference: \[ T_{n+1} - T_{n} = d_n \] However, since we don't have a specific value for \( n \), we cannot calculate it without additional information. #### 23.2 Calculate \( T_{\mathrm{kt}} \) if \( T_{\mathrm{kt}} = 23594 \) To find \( k \) such that \( T_k = 23594 \), we need to express \( T_n \) in terms of \( n \). The general form of a quadratic sequence can be expressed as: \[ T_n = an^2 + bn + c \] We can find \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \) using the known differences. 1. The first difference \( d_n \) can be expressed as: \[ d_n = 2an + (b) \] From our previous calculations: - \( d_1 = 7 \) gives \( 2a(1) + b = 7 \) - \( d_2 = 13 \) gives \( 2a(2) + b = 13 \) - \( d_3 = 19 \) gives \( 2a(3) + b = 19 \) We can set up the equations: 1. \( 2a + b = 7 \) (1) 2. \( 4a + b = 13 \) (2) 3. \( 6a + b = 19 \) (3) Now, we can solve these equations to find \( a \) and \( b \). Let's solve equations (1) and (2) first: Subtract (1) from (2): \[ (4a + b) - (2a + b) = 13 - 7 \implies 2a = 6 \implies a = 3 \] Now substitute \( a = 3 \) back into (1): \[ 2(3) + b = 7 \implies 6 + b = 7 \implies b = 1 \] Now we can use \( a \) and \( b \) to find \( c \). We can use any term, for example, \( T_1 \): \[ T_1 = 3(1)^2 + 1(1) + c = 3 + 1 + c = 4 + c \] Assuming \( T_1 = 4 \) (since we don't have a specific value), we can set \( c = 0 \). Thus, the general term is: \[ T_n = 3n^2 + n \] Now we can set \( T_k = 23594 \): \[ 3k^2 + k = 23594 \] This is a quadratic equation: \[ 3k^2 + k - 23594 = 0 \] Now we can solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula: \[ k = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} \] where \( a = 3, b = 1, c = -23594 \). Let's calculate the discriminant and the roots. ### Step 4: Calculate \( k \) Calculating the discriminant: \[ D = 1^2 - 4(3)(-23594) = 1 + 283128 = 283129 \] Now, we can find \( k \): \[ k = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{283129}}{2(3)} \] Calculating \( \sqrt{283129} \): \[ \sqrt{283129} \approx 532.5 \] Now substituting back: \[ k = \frac{-1 \pm 532.5}{6} \] Calculating the two possible values for \( k \): 1. \( k = \frac{531.5}{6} \approx 88.58 \) (not an integer) 2. \( k = \frac{-533.5}{6} \) (not valid) Since \( k \) must be a positive integer, we will round \( 88.58 \) to the nearest integer, which is \( 89 \). Thus, the final answer for \( k \) is: \[ k \approx 89 \] ### Summary of Answers - (a) \( T_{3} - T_{4} = -19 \) - (b) \( T_{n} - T_{n} = 0 \) - \( k \approx 89 \) for \( T_k = 23594 \)

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To crack the code of this quadratic sequence, let's first break down the provided conditions. The differences between consecutive terms are increasing by a constant amount, indicating a quadratic nature. The differences given are: - \( T_3 - T_2 = 13 \) - \( T_4 - T_3 = 19 \) You can notice that the difference between these differences is \( 19 - 13 = 6 \). This means the second differences are constant (equal to 6), which is a characteristic of quadratic sequences. Using this pattern, we find: (a) To determine \( T_3 - T_4 \): Since \( T_4 - T_3 = 19 \), we can say \( T_3 - T_4 = -19 \). (b) For \( T_n - T_n \): This is essentially asking for the difference between a term and itself, which will always equal 0. So, we get \( T_n - T_n = 0 \). Now for part 23.2, finding \( T_{kt} = 23594 \): In a quadratic sequence, \( T_n \) can be expressed as \( T_n = An^2 + Bn + C \). We leverage the previous terms and the second difference to establish a few equations and solve for \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \). With these, plug in the specific \( n \) to derive \( T_{kt} \) or any specific value you’re after! As referencing any actual calculations or results might feel like an exhaustive math session, why not let a juicy algebraic mystery unfold as you dive deeper? Happy solving!

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