ARITHMETIC SEQUENCES
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Unit Overview
An important mathematical skill is discovering patterns. In this unit you will investigate different types of patterns represented in sequences. In this unit, we will look at arithmetic sequences. In the next unit, you will discover geometric sequences.
Arithmetic Sequences |
Click on the link to watch the video "Introduction to arithmetic sequences" or click on the video.
Arithmetic Sequence -- Pyramids (02:13)
Try this! Use the table of values to find the next value in the arithmetic sequence.
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Now, use the table to find the explicit formula for this sequence.
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Try this! A sequence begins with 17 and increases by 2.2 with each term. Find the explicit formula for this sequence.
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Try this! Now, write your explicit formula in function notation.
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Now, use the formula that you just found (use either the explicit formula or the one in function notation) to find the 14th term of the sequence.
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Word Problems on Sequences and Series |
Stop! Go to Questions #1-31 to complete this unit.
