I can generate patterns

given the sets of figures

or numbers.
Sequence is an ordered list of numbers or figures.
Example:

1, 4, 7, 10, 13, ... 16

• Each member of a sequence is called a term.

a1 , a2 , a3 , . . . denoted by 𝑎𝑛

• May be finite or infinite

A sequence having a finite number of terms is
called a finite sequence.

Example: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20

A sequence has an infinite number of terms is

called a infinite sequence.

Example: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, . . .

Determine the first 4 terms of each sequence.

1. a𝑛 = 3n-1
If n= 1 If n= 2 If n= 3 If n= 4
a3 = 3(3)-1 a4 = 3(4)-1
a1 = 3(1)-1 a2 = 3(2)-1
a𝟏 = 2 a𝟐 = 5 a𝟑 = 8 a𝟒 = 11
Generating Formula
SEQUENCE
Learning Target:
❖I can make a general term for each given
sequence
Example:
1. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, …

Answer: 𝒂𝒏 = 𝒏 − 𝟏
Example:
2. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, …

Answer: 𝒂𝒏 = 𝟐𝒏 + 𝟏
Example:
3. 4, 16, 64, 256, …

𝒏
Answer: 𝒂𝒏 = 𝟒
Example:
4. 1, 3, 9, 27, …

𝒏−𝟏
Answer: 𝒂𝒏 = 𝟑
Example:
5. 1, 8, 27, 64, …
𝟑
Answer: 𝒂𝒏 = 𝒏
I can determine the common
difference in an arithmetic
sequence

I can find the nth term of an

arithmetic sequence without
listing

I can use the general term in

finding other unknowns in a
given arithmetic sequence
Discourse can entertain by providing interesting
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3, 7, 11, 15, . . . 19

Discourse can entertain by providing interesting

15, 10, 5, 0, -5, . . . -10

topics of conversation or debate. It can also be
entertaining through the use of humor,
storytelling, or anecdotes.

Additionally, discourse can engage an audience

by providing thought-provoking questions and
fresh perspectives on topics.
is a sequence of numbers where
the common difference
between the consecutive terms
is constant.

The common difference is

denoted by d.
Is 3, 10, 17, 24, … an arithmetic sequence?

The common difference d is 7. Hence, it is an

arithmetic sequence.
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The formula that can be used in The first three terms of a sequence
determining the nth term of an are 5, 13, and 21. What is the 18th
term?
arithmetic sequence without
listing is
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑
a𝑛 =a1 +(n-1)d
𝑎18 = 5 + 18 − 1 8
𝑎18 = 5 + 136
𝒂𝟏𝟖 = 𝟏𝟒𝟏
 Find the 20th term of the arithmetic
sequence if the first term is 8 and
The formula that can be used in
the common difference is -3.
determining the nth term of an
arithmetic sequence without a𝑛 =a1 +(n-1)d
listing is

𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑
a𝑛 =a1 +(n-1)d
𝑎20 = 8 + 20 − 1 −3
𝑎20 = 8 + −57
𝒂𝟐𝟎 = −𝟒𝟗
The formula a𝑛 =a1 +(n-1)d can also be used to solve
for a𝟏 , n, and d.
Observe the given and the solution.
State whether the solution is correct
or not.

1. Given: 𝑎1 = 0 𝑎50 = 49 ; Find d.

Solution:
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑

49 = 0 + 50 − 1 𝑑
49 = 49𝑑
𝑑=1
 Observe the given and the solution. State
whether the solution is correct or not.

2. Given: d = 3 𝑎9 = 26 ; Find 𝑎1 .

Solution: Solution:
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑

9= 𝑎1 + 26 − 1 3 26 = 𝑎1 + 9 − 1 3
9 −75 = 𝑎1 26 − 24 = 𝑎1
𝑎1 = −66 𝑎1 = 2
Observe the given and the solution.
State whether the solution is correct
or not.
3. Given: d = 5 𝑎1 = −4
𝑎𝑛 = 56 Find 𝑛.

Solution:
𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑
56 = −4 + 𝑛 − 1 5
60 = 5𝑛 − 5
65 = 5𝑛
𝑛 = 13
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2 3 4

5 6 7
8
Given: 𝒂𝟏 = −𝟒 𝒅=𝟓 Find 𝒂𝟐𝟓 .

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
𝒂𝟐𝟓 = −𝟒 + 𝟐𝟓 − 𝟏 𝟓
𝒂𝟐𝟓 = −𝟒 + 𝟏𝟐𝟎
𝒂𝟐𝟓 = 𝟏𝟏𝟔

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Given: 𝒂𝟏 = −𝟐 𝒂𝟐𝟐 = 𝟔𝟏 Find 𝒅.

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
𝟔𝟏 = −𝟐 + 𝟐𝟐 − 𝟏 𝒅
𝟔𝟑 = 𝟐𝟏𝒅
𝒅=𝟑

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Given: 𝐝 = −𝟔 𝒂𝟏𝟖 = −𝟗𝟖 Find 𝒂𝟏 .

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
−𝟗𝟖 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝟏𝟖 − 𝟏 (−𝟔)
−𝟗𝟖 = 𝒂𝟏 + (−𝟏𝟎𝟐)
𝒂𝟏 = 𝟒

NEXT
Given: 𝐝=𝟕 𝒂𝟏 = −𝟐𝟎 𝒂𝒏 = 𝟏𝟏𝟑 Find 𝒏.

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
𝟏𝟏𝟑 = −𝟐𝟎 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝟕
𝟏𝟏𝟑 = 𝟕𝒏 − 𝟕
𝟏𝟒𝟎 = 𝟕𝒏
𝒏 = 𝟐𝟎

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What is the 30th term of the arithmetic sequence 8, 0, −8, −16, … ?

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
𝒂𝟑𝟎 = 𝟖 + 𝟑𝟎 − 𝟏 −𝟖
𝒂𝟑𝟎 = 𝟖 + (−𝟐𝟑𝟐)
𝒂𝟑𝟎 = −𝟐𝟐𝟒

NEXT
What is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence if its
1st term is 11 and its 31st term is –139?

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
−𝟏𝟑𝟗 = 𝟏𝟏 + (𝟑𝟏 − 𝟏) 𝒅
−𝟏𝟓𝟎 = 𝟑𝟎𝒅
𝒅 = −𝟓

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What is the 1st term of the arithmetic sequence when 𝑎𝑛 = −34,
𝑑 = −3, and 𝑛 = 12?

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂 𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
−𝟑𝟒 = 𝒂𝟏 + 𝟏𝟐 − 𝟏 −𝟑
𝒂𝟏 = −𝟏

NEXT
Which term is -37 in the arithmetic sequence 3, −1, −5, … ?

Solution:
𝒂𝒏 = 𝒂 𝟏 + 𝒏 − 𝟏 𝒅
−𝟑𝟕 = 𝟑 + (𝒏 − 𝟏) −𝟒
−𝟒𝟎 = −𝟒𝒏 + 𝟒
−𝟒𝟒 = −𝟒𝒏
𝒏 = 𝟏𝟏

NEXT
What is an Arithmetic A sequence with a common
Sequence? difference.

How to determine the Subtract the term with its preceding

common difference? term.
The formula to find
the nth term of an 𝑎𝑛 = 𝑎1 + 𝑛 − 1 𝑑
arithmetic sequence
is:
It can also be used to solve
other problems involving
arithmetic sequences such as
finding 𝑎1 , n, and d.
 a. What did you learn today?

b. Which part of the lesson did you fully understand?

c. Which part of the lesson is still confusing for you?

Write your answers on a ¼ sheet of paper.

Page 11, nos. 1 – 6 (correction no.5, 3rd term is 13)

•page 12, nos. 7 and 11 – 14.

Page 11, nos. 1 – 6 (correction no.5, 3rd term is 13)

•page 12, nos. 7 and 11 – 14.

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