Hsc 2011 q8 (1 Viewer)

[Axio]

In this question, when it says 'let M be the maximum value of |a_n-1|, |a_n-2| ...'

EDIT: is it saying M is equal in magnitude to the highest coefficient?

 

[AztecWarrior]

No, It looks like a series, like x, x+1, etc.

 

[InteGrand]

In this question, when it says 'let M be the maximum value of |a_n-1|, |a_n-2| ...'

EDIT: is it saying M is equal in magnitude to the highest coefficient?

(Here's a link to the paper for those who want to see the Q, to save them the trouble of searching up the paper: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.a...ms/pdf_doc/2011-hsc-exam-mathematics-ext2.pdf)