Introduction to Sequences

Pre-Calculus
Lesson 4/3/24

In December we briefly studied Arithmetic and Geometric sequences. We will dive deeper into this topic before exploring an intro to Calculus. Then we will end the year with Financial Literacy.

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​Sequences and Series

Multiple Select

Which of the following are a progression? Select all that apply.

• Sequence

• Sum

• Series

• Set

Multiple Select

How do you define a progression? Select all that apply.

• A list

• A calculator

• Recursive formula

• Equation for general term

Multiple Select

A recursive formula needs _______________ and _______________.

• The last term of the sequence

• The first term of the sequence

• A pattern rule to get any term in the sequence

• A list of all the numbers in the sequence

Multiple Choice

An arithmetic sequence has a __________ ___________ between terms.

• variable difference

• constant equation

• constant difference

• changing equation

Multiple Choice

A geometric sequence is defined as: the _________ of the consecutive terms are constant.

• ratios

• difference

• probability

• sum

1. https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/sequences-sums-arithmetic.html

2. https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/sequences-sums-geometric.html

​Read the following:

Rules

https://quizizz.com/join?gc=97606415

Geometric Sequence

https://quizizz.com/join?gc=72282725

Arithmetic Sequence

Test your skills: arithmetic sequences

Open Ended

Give an example of where sequences or series are used in real life.

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