Arithmetic Sequences Graphed Linear Function

Fill in the blanks: Arithmetic sequences are graphed as _________ functions.

• Linear

• Exponential

What are the first three terms of the sequence defined by the following equation? a_n = 7 + 5(n - 1)

• 7, 35, 175

• 7, 2, -3

• 12, 17, 22

• 7, 12, 17

What is the common difference for the sequence shown?

• -4

• 3

• -1

• 1

What is the domain of an arithmetic sequence?

• All Real Numbers

• Whole Numbers

Write a function to represent the sequence:
 -12, -11.75, -11.5, -11.25…?

• f(n) = 0.25n - 12

• f(n) = -0.25(n - 1) - 12

• f(n) = 0.25n - 12.25

• f(n) = 12(n -1) - 0.25

Linear Functions relate to the:

• A. Geometric Sequence

• B. Arithmetic Sequence

• C. Exponential Sequence

What type of function does an Arithmetic Sequences make when graphed?

• Linear Functions

• Exponential Functions

How do you know a sequence is Arithmetic?

• It has a common difference

• It has a common ratio

In which sequence do you add or subtract by the same value?

• Arithmetic Sequences

• Geometric Sequences

Write an equation for the nth term of this arithmetic sequence: –5, –2, 1, 4, ...

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