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    Term-to-term rule

    What Term-to-term rule means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Term-to-term rule

    A rule that describes how to calculate the next term in a sequence using the previous term.
    Pearson Edexcel · Algebra (study guide)

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    Using Term-to-term rule in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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