Find the nth term…

Nth term = 6n – 4
2, 8, 14, 20, 26…
50 term = 6(50) – 4 = 296
th

6n th– 4 = 68
50 term?
6n = 72
Is 68 a term in the
n = 12 (12 term )
th
sequence?

Arithmetic Find the first 3 terms

Sequences in the sequence…
Review 1, 5, 15
-3

Find the nth term…

Nth term = -7n + 10
3, -4,= -11,
50th term -7(50)-18…
+ 10 = -340
-7n + 10 = -105
50115
th = 7n
term?
Show thatn = -105
16.42…is not a
Not a term in the sequence!
term in the sequence!
 Find the nth term…
Nth term = 6n – 4 Nth term = 3n2 + 2
2, 8, 14, 20, 26… Find the nth term…
50 term = 6(50) – 4 = 296
th

6n th– 4 = 68 5, 14, 29, 50, 77…

50 term? 20th term = 3(20)2 + 2
6n = 72 =th 1202
Is 68 a term in the 20 term?
n = 12 (12 term )
th
sequence?

Sequences Find the first 3 terms

Review in the sequence…
1, 5, 15
-3

Find the nth term…

Nth term = -7n + 10 Nth term = 5n2 + 5n + 2
3, -4,= -11,
50th term -7(50)-18…
+ 10 = -340 Find the nth term…
-7n + 10 = -105 12, 32, th62, 102, 152…
15 term =
50115
th = 7n
term?
n = -105
16.42… 5(15)2 th+ 5(15) + 2
Show that is not a 15 term?
Not a term in the sequence! = 1202
term in the sequence!
Sequences - Terminology
 Sequences and Series
Recurrence Relationships It is important to remember
When you have a rule to get that the sequences:
from one term to the next, you
can use a ‘recurrence 5, 8, 11, 14, 17
relationship’
and
5, 8, 11, 14, 17
4, 7, 10, 13, 16
The rule could be described as
‘add 3 to the previous term’
U 2 U1  3 Will have the same recurrence
relationship:
U 3 U 2  3
The U k 1 U k  3
next U 4 U 3  3
term However, the first one has U1 =
U k 1 U k  3
5 and the second has U1 = 4
The current
term
 Sequences and Series
Recurrence Relationships Example 1
When you have a rule to get Find the first 5 terms of the
from one term to the next, you following sequences:
can use a ‘recurrence
relationship’ a) U n 1 U n  4 U1 7
7, 11, 15, 19,
5, 8, 11, 14, 17 23
b) U n 1 U n  4 U1 5
The rule could be described as
‘add 3 to the previous term’ 5, 9, 13, 17,
U 2 U1  3 21
c) U n 2 3U n 1  U n U1 4 U 2 2
U 3 U 2  3
The Next Curren Previou
next U 4 U 3  3 term t term s term
term
U k 1 U k  3 4, 2, 2, 4, 10
The current ,
term
 Q1: (a)  (c), (i) & (ii)
Q3: (a) & (b)

Q1: (b)  (e), only complete (i) or (ii)

Q3: (a)  (c), only complete (i) or (ii)

An inductive definition is the same as a recurrence relationship…e.g. U k 1 U k  3

Answers
 Plenary
A sequence of terms has the
following recurrence
relationship:
U n 2 mU n 1  U n U1 2 U 2 5
a) Find an expression for U3 in terms of m.
U n 2 mU n 1  U n
Substitute n =
U 3 mU 2  U1 1
Put in the values
for U2 and U1
U 3 5m  2
b) Find an expression for U4 in terms of m.
U n 2 mU n 1  U n
Substitute n =
U 4 mU 3  U 2 2
Put in the values
for U3 and U2
U 4 m(5m  2)  5
Simplify
2
U 4 5m  2m  5
 Algebra
Linear/Arithmetic Sequences
 Sequences
Success Criteria
Using the nth term
rule, I can check if
I can correctly
numbers appear in define and
a sequence identify a linear
sequence

Linear Sequences
I can find the
Using the nth term-to-term
term rule, I can rule
find terms in a
sequence I can find the
nth term of a
sequence
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Linear Sequences

Each number in the sequence

This is a linear sequence… is called a term

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, …

+3 +3 +3 +3 +3
It is called a linear sequence because the differences are always the same
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Linear Sequences

You can refer to terms by their position in the sequence

1 2 3 4 5 6

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, …

This is the third term in the sequence
 Sequences
Success Criteria
Using the nth term
rule, I can check if
I can correctly
numbers appear in define and
a sequence identify a linear
sequence

Linear Sequences
I can find the
Using the nth term-to-term
term rule, I can rule
find terms in a
sequence I can find the
nth term of a
sequence
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Term-to-term rule

The term-to-term rule tells us how we find the next term in the sequence

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, …

+3 +3 +3 +3 +3
The term-to-term rule for the above sequence is “add three”
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Term-to-term rule

Write down the term-to-term rule for the following sequences

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, … Add 3

5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, … Subtract 4

17, 11, 5, -1, -7, -13, … Subtract 6

5, 7, 9, 11, 13… Add 2

 Sequences
Success Criteria
Using the nth term
rule, I can check if
I can correctly
numbers appear in define and
a sequence identify a linear
sequence

Linear Sequences
I can find the
Using the nth term-to-term
term rule, I can rule
find terms in a
sequence I can find the
nth term of a
sequence
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Term-to-term rule

What is the 100th term in the following sequence?

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, …

We could carry on the sequence until we got to the 100th term but that
would take a long time.

Having a rule would be

really useful in the situation
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Finding the ‘nth term’

What would the

0 term be?
The ‘nth term’ rule +3n + 1

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, …

+3 +3 +3 +3 +3
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Finding the ‘nth term’

What would the

0 term be?
The ‘nth term’ rule -4n + 24 = 24 – 4n

1 2 3 4 5

24 20, 16, 12, 8, 4, …

-4 -4 -4 -4 -4
 Sequences
Success Criteria
Using the nth term
rule, I can check if
I can correctly
numbers appear in define and
a sequence identify a linear
sequence

Linear Sequences
I can find the
Using the nth term-to-term
term rule, I can rule
find terms in a
sequence I can find the
nth term of a
sequence
Tuesday 21 January 2025 Using the nth term rule

Find the first 5 terms in the following sequence

3n + 12

1st term 3(1) + 12

2nd term 3(2) + 12

3rd term 3(3) + 12 15, 18, 21, 24, 27

4th term 3(4) + 12

5th term 3(5) + 12

 Sequences
Success Criteria
Using the nth term
rule, I can check if
I can correctly
numbers appear in define and
a sequence identify a linear
sequence

Linear Sequences
I can find the
Using the nth term-to-term
term rule, I can rule
find terms in a
sequence I can find the
nth term of a
sequence
 Tuesday 21 January 2025 Checking if numbers appear in a sequence

Does the number 48 appear in the sequence 3n + 12? Does the number 70 appear in the sequence 3n + 12?

We need to setup an algebra equation Again, we setup an algebra equation

3n + 12 = 48 3n + 12 = 70
-12 -12 -12 -12

3n = 36 3n = 58
÷3 ÷3 ÷3 ÷3

n = 12 n = 19.3
Because our answer is an integer, this
Because our answer is not integer,
means it does appear in our
means it does not appear in the
sequence. It is the 12th term in the
sequence
sequence.
 Sequences
Success Criteria
Using the nth term
rule, I can check if
I can correctly
numbers appear in define and
a sequence identify a linear
sequence

Linear Sequences
I can find the
Using the nth term-to-term
term rule, I can rule
find terms in a
sequence I can find the
nth term of a
sequence
Class Work – Arithmetic Sequences Worksheet
Q1, Q3, Q5 (a)  (d), Q6 (a)

Q2, Q4, Q5 (c)  (f), Q6 (a) & (b)

Tuesday 21 January 2025
Starter Task
Q1

Q2

Q3
Arithmetic
Sequences
Learning Outcomes

 To describe an arithmetic sequence using the common

difference.

 To generate a rule using an arithmetic sequence.

 To evaluate an arithmetic sequence using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic sequences in context.

Arithmetic Sequences
Progress Check Exercises
Progress Check Exercises
Learning Outcomes

 To describe an arithmetic sequence using the common

difference.

 To generate a rule using an arithmetic sequence.

 To evaluate an arithmetic sequence using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic sequences in context.

Progress Check Exercises
Progress Check Exercises
Learning Outcomes

 To describe an arithmetic sequence using the common

difference.

 To generate a rule using an arithmetic sequence.

 To evaluate an arithmetic sequence using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic sequences in context.

Progress Check Exercises
Progress Check Exercises
Learning Outcomes

 To describe an arithmetic sequence using the common

difference.

 To generate a rule using an arithmetic sequence.

 To evaluate an arithmetic sequence using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic sequences in context.

Progress Check Exercises

a) Will 828 be a term in the sequence?

b) Will 2341 be a term in the sequence?

Progress Check Exercises
Learning Outcomes

 To describe an arithmetic sequence using the common

difference.

 To generate a rule using an arithmetic sequence.

 To evaluate an arithmetic sequence using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic sequences in context.

More challenging question…

+ 2d + 7d

Subbing in for d… Finding the formula for

By solving simultaneously…
+ 2d
8 – 2d = -17 – 7d 8 = + 2(-5)
5d = -25 8 + 10 =
d = -5 = 18
Class Work – Arithmetic Sequences Worksheet
Q1, Q3, Q5 (a)  (d), Q6 (a)

Q2, Q4, Q5 (c)  (f), Q6 (a) & (b)

 Progress Check

The 8th term ( of an arithmetic sequence is 74 and the 15 th

( term is 137. 1) Form 2 equations using the information
you have been given

2) Solve them simultaneously to find values

Which term has the value 227? for a and b

Solve these questions

algebraically, not by trial
and error!
 Plenary Task

The 8th term of an arithmetic sequence is 74 and the 15 th

term is 137. 1) Form 2 equations using the information
you have been given

2) Solve them simultaneously to find values

Which term has the value 227? for a and b

Solve these questions

algebraically, not by trial
and error!
 Group Task

Can you find a way to find the sum of all

the digits from 1-100
Arithmetic Series
Learning Outcomes

 To understand the concept of arithmetic series.

 To evaluate an arithmetic series using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic series in high level/real world examples.

 ARITHMETIC SEQUENCES AND SERIES

Using the Sum Formula

Example 1:
Find the sum of the series
4 + 9 + 14 + 19 + … to 20 terms

Solution: 20
S20  2(4)  (20- 1)5
First term, = 4 2
Common Difference, d = 5
Number of terms, n = 20
S20 10[8  19(5)]
S20 10[8  95]
Substitute into formula: S20 10[103]
S20 1030
 Find the sum of the arithmetic series:
Example 2 11 + 15 + 19 + … + 107

= 11 d=4 n = ??
= + (n – 1)d
= 4n + 7
We need to know which term
in the sequence is 107??
4n + 7 = 107
n = 25

= (11 + 107)

Sum = 1475
Starter
 Q1: (a) (c) (f)
Q2 (a) (b), Q3, Q6

Q1: (e)  (h)

Q2 (c) (d), Q4, Q5,
Q7

ASSUME POSITIVE NUMBERS ONLY!

Extra Tasks
 Q1: (a) (c) (f)
Q2 (a) (b), Q3, Q6

Q1: (e)  (h)

Q2 (c) (d), Q4, Q5,
Q7

ASSUME POSITIVE NUMBERS ONLY!

Learning Outcomes

 To understand the concept of arithmetic series.

 To evaluate an arithmetic series using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic series in high level/real world examples.

Problem Solving Task
Class Work – Problem
Solving

Q1, Q2, Q4

Q3, Q4, Q5
Learning Outcomes

 To understand the concept of arithmetic series.

 To evaluate an arithmetic series using a rule.

 To apply arithmetic series in high level/real world examples.

Series and Sigma Notation
 Sequences and Series
Sequences Notation

The symbol Σ can be used to mean

‘sum of’:
Highest Highest
value of r value of r

10 r 15

 (2  3r )
r 0
 (10  2r )
r 5
The formula The formula
The first to be used The first to be used
value of r value of r

So this means the sum of the So this means the sum of the
sequence (2 + 3r) from r = 0 to r = sequence (10 - 2r) from r = 5 to r
10 = 15
 Sum of 2 + 5 + 8 + … + 32  Sum of 0 + -2 + -4 + … + -20
Writing an expression in sigma notation…
Class Work Extension
 1) Form 2 equations using the information
you have been given

Starter Task 2) Solve them simultaneously to find values

for a and b

A sequence is generated by
the formula
U n an  b
The 8th term of an Given that U3 = 5 and U8 =
arithmetic sequence is 20, find the values of a and
b.
U n an  b U n an  b
74 and the 15th term is n=3 n=8
U 3 3a  b U 8 8a  b
137. U3 = 5
5 3a  b
U8 =
20 8a  b
20

1) 5 3a  b Solve algebraically,

Which term has the 2) 20 8a  b
not by trial and
error!
2) – 1) 15 5a
value 227? 3 a  4 b
 A geometric
sequence is one
where to get from
one term to the
next you multiply
by the same
number each time.
This number is
called the common
ratio, r.

EXTENSION
 Geometric Sequence
A geometric sequence is one where to get from one term to the
next you multiply by the same number each time. This number
is called the common ratio, r.

1 2 3 4
Eg 2, 10, 50, 250 ...
r=5
x5 x5 x5

10=5 50=5 250=5

2 10 50
 Geometric Sequence
1 2 3 4
1
Eg 90, -30, 10,  3 ... 1
3 r= 
3
1 1 x 1
x x
3 3 3

1
3
-30= 
1 10 =  1 3 = 1
3 -30 3 10 3
90

Common ratio =u2 ‘Second term divided by

u1 the first’
How do we find r= the number you times by to
get to the next term

the nth term? = the first term of the sequence

1 2 3 4 n r= 5
Eg 2, 10, 50, 250 ... ? ... a=2

𝑼𝟏 r r2 r3 rn-1

This is the same for all geometric

sequences
Geometric Sequences and Series
You can define a Geometric Sequence Example Questions
using a first term ‘a’ and a common
Find the nth and 10th terms of the
ratio ‘r’ following sequences…

a, ar, ar2, ar3, …, arn-1 a) 3, 6, 12, 24…

First Term = 3
1st 2nd 3rd 4th nth
Term Term Term Term Term Common =2
Ratio
Nth Term = 3 x 2n-1

10th Term = 3 x 29

= 1536
Geometric Sequences and Series
You can define a Geometric Sequence Example Questions
using a first term ‘a’ and a common
Find the nth and 10th terms of the
ratio ‘r’ following sequences…

a, ar, ar2, ar3, …, arn-1 b) 40, -20, 10, -5…

First Term = 40
1st 2nd 3rd 4th nth
Term Term Term Term Term Common = -0.5
Ratio
Nth Term = 40 x (-0.5)n-1

10th Term = 40 x (-
0.5)9
= -5/64
Geometric Sequences and Series
Example Questions

You can define a Geometric Sequence The second term of a Geometric

using a first term ‘a’ and a common sequence is 4, and the 4th term is 8. Find
ratio ‘r’
the values of the common ratio and the
a, ar, ar2, ar3, …, arn-1
first term
1 2
nd
Term  ar 4
1st 2nd 3rd 4th nth 2 4th Term  ar 3 8
Term Term Term Term Term
2÷1 r 2 2 Square
root
r 2
ar 4 Sub r into 1
a 2 4 Divide by
4 √2
a
2 Rationalise
4 2
a 2 2
2
7B
Geometric Sequences Q1: (a) & (c)
Q2, Q3

Q1: (b) & (d)

Q3  Q5
Geometric Sequences and Series
You can define a Geometric Sequence
using a first term ‘a’ and a common
The numbers 3, x, and (x + 6) form the
ratio ‘r’ first three terms of a positive geometric
sequence. Calculate the 15th term of the
a, ar, ar2, ar3, …, arn-1 sequence
3, 6, 12, ..., ...,
1st 2nd 3rd 4th nth
Term Term Term Term Term First term =
3
Common Ratio
=2
Nth term = 3 x 2n-1

15th Term = 3 x 214

15th Term = 49152

7B
 Starter Task
You can define a Geometric Sequence
using a first term ‘a’ and a common
ratio ‘r’
The numbers 3, x, and
a, ar, ar2, ar3, …, arn-1 (x + 6) form the first
three terms of a positive
1st 2nd 3rd 4th nth
Term Term Term Term Term
geometric sequence.
Calculate the 15th term
of the sequence
3, 6, 12, ..., ...,
First term = 3

Common Ratio = 2

Nth term = 3 x 2n-1

15th Term = 3 x 214

15th Term = 49152

 Geometric Sequences and
Series
Application
Problem
You need to be able to use £A is to be invested in a savings fund at a rate of 4%. How
Percentages in Geometric much should be invested so the fund is worth £10,000 in 5
Sequences years? How much (to the nearest penny) will it be worth
after 10 years?
 If I was to increase an amount by Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
17%, what would I multiply the
value by? A Ar Ar2 Ar3 Ar4 Ar5
A= A
 1.17 r = 1.04

 If I was to decrease an amount Ar5 = 10,000

by 12%, what would I multiply by? r=
A x 1.045 = 10,000 1.04
÷ 1.045
 0.88 A = 10,000
 (100% - 12% = 88% = 0.88) 1.04
5
A =
£8219.27
 Q1, Q4,
Q5, Q7

Q2, Q3,
Q6, Q8

With logs: Q3, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8

Without logs: Q1, Q2, Q4

With logs: Q3, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8

Without logs: Q1, Q2, Q4

How do we find r= the number you times by to
get to the next term

the nth term? a= the first term of the

sequence

1 2 3 4 n r= 5
Eg 2, 10, 50, 250 ... ? ... a=2

a ar ar2 ar3 arn-1

This is the same for all geometric

sequences
Starting Common

axr
number ratio
n-1
3, 6, 12, 24, 48….. Is 3 x 2n-1

6, 12, 24, 48….. Is 6 x 2n-1

6 x 2n-1 = 3 x 21 x 2n-1 = 3 x 2n
You need to check if the common ratio goes into the starting
number so that you can make your nth term look simpler
 Task

Can you find a way to find the sum of all

the digits from 1-100
Arithmetic Series
or the last term
 ARITHMETIC SEQUENCES AND SERIES

Using the Sum Formula

Example:
Find the sum of the series
4 + 9 + 14 + 19 + … to 20 terms
Solution:
First term, a = 4
Common Difference, d = 5
Number of terms, n = 20
n
Sn  2a  (n- 1)d
Substitute into formula: 2
20
S20  2(4)  (20- 1)5
2

S20 10[8  19(5)]

S20 10[8  95]
S20 10[103]
S20 1030
 Example 1
Find the sum of the arithmetic series:
11 + 15 + 19 + … + 107
a = 11 d=4 l = 107
l = a + (n – 1)d From last lesson…

107 = 11 + 4(n – 1) Sub values in…

n = 25 Solving…
Sum = ½ n (a + l) Using formula…

Sum = ½ 25 (11 + 107) Sub values in…

Sum = 1475
 Q1: (a) (c) (f)
Q2 (a) (b), Q3, Q6

Q1: (e)  (h)

Q2 (c) (d), Q4, Q5,
Q7

ASSUME POSITIVE NUMBERS ONLY!

 Sequences and Series
Sequences Notation

The symbol Σ can be used to mean

‘sum of’:
Highest Highest
value of r value of r

10 r 15

 (2  3r )
r 0
 (10  2r )
r 5
The formula The formula
The first to be used The first to be used
value of r value of r

So this means the sum of the So this means the sum of the
sequence (2 + 3r) from r = 0 to r = sequence (10 - 2r) from r = 5 to r
10 = 15
 Sum of 2 + 5 + 8 + … + 32  Sum of 0 + -2 + -4 + … + -20

6G
Series and Sigma Notation
 Sequences and Series
Sequences Notation Example 1
Calculate the value of the following:
The symbol Σ can be used to mean
r 20 a=
‘sum of’:
 4r  1
r 1
5
d=
4
n=
5 + 9 + 13 + … + 81 20

n
Sn   2a  (n  1)d  Sub
2 numbers
20 in
Sn  10  (20  1) 4
2 Work out
brackets
S n  10 10  19 4
S n  10  86
S n  860
 Sequences and Series
Sequences Notation

The symbol Σ can be used to mean

‘sum of’:
Highest Highest
value of r value of r

10 r 15

 (2  3r )
r 0
 (10  2r )
r 5
The formula The formula
The first to be used The first to be used
value of r value of r

So this means the sum of the So this means the sum of the
sequence (2 + 3r) from r = 0 to r = sequence (10 - 2r) from r = 5 to r
10 = 15
 Sum of 2 + 5 + 8 + … + 32  Sum of 0 + -2 + -4 + … + -20
Writing an expression in sigma notation…
Class Work Extension
Class Work Extension
Starter Task – Complete in Assessment Copybook
Geometric Series
Solve this equation using logarithms
Geometric Series Q1, Q2, Q3 (a)

Q2 (c) & (d)

Q3
Further Examples…Problem Solving
Plenary Task…Problem Solving
Geometric Series – Problem Solving Q1, Q2, Q3

Q4, Q5, Q6
Infinite Geometric Series
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum to infinity of a Geometric
Find the sum to infinity of the following
Sequence sequence:
𝑈a1 40 + 10 + 2.5 + 0.625…
S  𝑈 a1 40 r 0.25
1 r
𝑈a1
S 
1 r
Substitute
40
S 
1  0.25
Work it
160 out!
S 
3
 Example Question

Geometric Sequences and Series

The Sum to infinity of a Sequence
You need to be able to work out is 16, and the sum of the first 4
the sum to infinity of a Geometric
terms is 15. Find the possible
Sequence
a values of r, and the first term if all
S  terms are positive…
1 r Sn 
a (1  r ) n

(1  r ) Sub in 15,
and n = 4
a (1  r n ) a (1  r 4 )
Sn  15 
(1  r ) (1  r )
Replace a
4
16(1  r )(1  r )
a 15 
S  (1  r ) Cancel out
1 r Sub in (1 - r)
16 15 16(1  r 4 )
a Divide by
16  15 16
1 r Rearrang 1  r 4
e in 16
terms of Subtract 1
16(1  r ) a a 
1
 r 4
1
r 4
1
r
16 16 2
Infinite Geometric Series Q1: (a)  (f)
Q2, Q4, Q7,
Q9

Q1: (e)  (j)

Q3, Q5, Q7,
Q9, Q10

If time: Q6 &
Q8
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum of a Geometric Sequence Find the sum of the following
series: 1024 – 512 + 256 – 128 +
…+…+1
a (1  r n ) a 1024 r  0.5 n ?
Sn 
(1  r ) Sub in
values
n 1
Tn ar Divide by
1024
-0.5 = 2-1 (we need to
do this as you cannot
‘log’ a negative value)
Use the
power law Use the power rule for
indices

Divide by
log2 Take logs
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum of a Geometric Sequence Find the sum of the following
series: 1024 – 512 + 256 – 128 +
…+…+1
a (1  r n ) a 1024 r  0.5 n 11
Sn  a (1  r n )
(1  r ) Sn 
(1  r ) Substitute
n 1
Tn ar Sn 
1024(1   0.5  )
11

(1  ( 0.5))
Work it
out!
S n 683
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum of a Geometric Sequence Find the value of n at which the sum of the
following sequence is greater than
2,000,000
a (1  r n )
Sn  1 + 2 + 4 + 8… + … +
a1 r 2 n ?
(1  r ) a (1  r n )
Sn 
n 1 (1  r ) The sum must be
Tn ar above 2,000,000
a (1  r n )
 2, 000, 000
(1  r )
2n  2, 000, 001 Substitute
n
Take logs 1(1  2 )
n
log(2 )  log(2, 000, 001)  2, 000, 000
1 Multiply by -1
The power (and reverse the
n log(2)  log(2, 000, 001) law sign)
Divide by 1  2n   2, 000, 000
log(2, 000, 001) log(2) Subtract 1
n  2n   2, 000, 001
log(2) Work out the Multiply by -1
n
n  20.9 n 21
RHS 2  2, 000, 001 (and reverse the
sign)
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum of a Geometric Sequence Find the value of the following:
The value or r to 10 The formula
a (1  r n )
put in for the
last number  (3 2 ) r
of the
Sn  r 1 sequence…

(1  r ) The value or r to
put in for the
first number
n 1
Tn ar Work out the first, second and last
terms…
6, 12, ..., ..., ..., 3072
a 6 r 2 n 10
a (1  r n )
Sn 
(1  r )
10
Substitute
6(1  2 )
Sn 
(1  2)
Work it out!
S n 6138
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out
the sum to infinity of a Geometric
Sequence
This sequence
Consider the sequence with the following CONVERGES to
formula: 0.1 recurring…
1
Tn  n
10 1
First 4 Sn 
1 1 1 1 terms 9
, , , , ...
10 100 1000 10000 As
Decimals A Sequence will
0.1, 0.01, 0.001, 0.0001, ... converge if the
common ratio, r is
S1 0.1 Sum of 1st term between -1 and 1.
S 2 0.11 Sum of 1st and 2nd terms
 1  r 1
S3 0.111 Sum of 1st to 3rd terms
S 4 0.1111... Sum of 1st to 4th terms
7E
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum to infinity of a Geometric
Find the sum to infinity of the following
Sequence sequence:

a 40 + 10 + 2.5 + 0.625…
S  a 40 r 0.25
1 r
a
S 
1 r
Substitute
40
S 
1  0.25
Work it
160 out!
S 
3

7E
Geometric Sequences and Series
You need to be able to work out Example Question
the sum to infinity of a Geometric
The Sum to infinity of a Sequence is 16, and the
Sequence sum of the first 4 terms is 15. Find the possible
a values of r, and the first term if all terms are
S  positive…
1 r Sn 
n
a (1  r )
(1  r ) Sub in 15,
and n = 4
a (1  r n ) a (1  r 4 )
Sn  15 
(1  r ) (1  r )
Replace a
4
16(1  r )(1  r )
a 15 
S  (1  r ) Cancel out
1 r Sub in (1 - r)
16 15 16(1  r 4 )
a Divide by
16  15 16
1 r Rearrang 1  r 4
e in 16
terms of Subtract 1
16(1  r ) a a 
1
 r 4
1
r 4
1
r
16 16 2
7E
Infinite Geometric Series Q1: (a)  (f)
Q2, Q4, Q7,
Q9

Q1: (e)  (j)

Q3, Q5, Q7,
Q9, Q10

If time: Q6 &
Q8