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Recursive rule

GCSE Mathematics · key term

Recursive rule

Definition

A rule that defines a term using one or more earlier terms in the same sequence.

Used by AQA

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AQA GCSE Mathematics · 8300

Specification A24 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

Revise: Common Number Patterns and Fibonacci Sequences

AQA Mathematics past papers

Exam tips

1
A Fibonacci-type question needs two starting terms. Use the two preceding terms in the stated order and follow the given recursive rule exactly.

Related key terms

Cube number
Fibonacci-type sequence
Square number
Triangular number

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