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3-4 Arithmetic Sequences Sequence: A set of numbers, called terms, in a specific order. Arithmetic Sequence: A numerical pattern that increases or decreases at a constant rate or value called the common difference (difference between the terms). 1,4,7,10… 1 + 3 = 4 4 + 3 = 7 7 + 3 = 10
Determine whether each sequence is arithmetic. Justify your answer. -15, -13, -11, -9,… yes, the difference is +2 each time No, the difference is not constant each time.
Find the next 3 terms of the sequence. -8, -11, -14, -17,… What is the common difference? -3 What are the next 3 terms? -20, -23, -26 Now look at the table set up on page 166. It leads to a formula that is useful in finding any term in an arithmetic sequence.
nth Term of a Sequence The nth term an of an arithmetic sequence with first term a1 and common difference d is given Where n is a positive integer.
Find the 9th term in the sequence 7, 11, 15, 19 What is a1? 7 What is n? 9 What is d? +4
Consider the sequence -8, 1, 10, 19,… Write an equation for the nth term of the sequence. Find the 12th term. Find the 35th term.
Try these – page 168 #1-9 odd, 10 1. Yes, -8 3. 35, 42, 49 5. 31 7. 45 3. 35, 42, 49 5. 31 7. 45 9. the seventh week 10. an = 6n