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Algebra II
www.njctl.org
Sequences and Series
2013-09-16
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Table of Contents
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Geometric Series
Fibonacci and Other Special Sequences
Sequences as functions
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Arithmetic Sequences
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Goals and Objectives
Students will be able to understand how the common difference leads to the next term of an arithmetic sequence, the explicit form for an Arithmetic sequence, and how to use the explicit formula to
find missing data.
Why Do We Need This?
Arithmetic sequences are used to model patterns and form predictions for events based on these patterns, such as in loan
payments, sales, and revenue.
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An Arithmetic sequence is the set of numbers found by adding the same value to get from one term to the next.
Vocabulary
Example:1, 3, 5, 7,...10, 20, 30,...10, 5, 0, -5,..
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The common difference for an arithmetic sequence is the value being added between terms, and is represented by the variable d.
Vocabulary
Example:1, 3, 5, 7,... d=210, 20, 30,... d=1010, 5, 0, -5,.. d=-5
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Notation
As we study sequences we need a way of naming the terms. a1 to represent the first term,a2 to represent the second term,a3 to represent the third term,and so on in this manner.
If we were talking about the 8th term we would use a8.
When we want to talk about general term call it the nth termand use an.
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Solu
tion
1. Find two subsequent terms such as a1 and a2
2. Subtract a2 - a1
Finding the Common Difference
Find d:4, 10, 16, ...
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Find the common difference:
1, 4, 7, 10, . . .
5, 11, 17, 23, . . .
9, 5, 1, -3, . . .
Solu
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NOTE: You can find the common difference using ANY set of consecutive terms
For the sequence 10, 4, -2, -8, ...
Find the common difference using a1 and a2:
Find the common difference using a3 and a4:
What do you notice?
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To find the next term:
1. Find the common difference
2. Add the common difference to the last term of the sequence
3. Continue adding for the specified number of terms
Example: Find the next three terms1, 5, 9, 13, ... So
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Find the next three terms:
1, 4, 7, 10, . . .
5, 11, 17, 23, . . .
9, 5, 1, -3, . . .
13, 16, 19
29, 35, 41
-7, -11, -15
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1 Find the next term in the arithmetic sequence: 3, 9, 15, 21, . . .
Solu
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2 Find the next term in the arithmetic sequence: -8, -4, 0, 4, . . .
Solu
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3 Find the next term in the arithmetic sequence: 2.3, 4.5, 6.7, 8.9, . . .
11.1
Solu
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4 Find the value of d in the arithmetic sequence: 10, -2, -14, -26, . . .
Solu
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5 Find the value of d in the arithmetic sequence: -8, 3, 14, 25, . . .
Solu
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Write the first four terms of the arithmetic sequence that is described.
1. Add d to a1
2. Continue to add d to each subsequent terms
Example:Write the first four terms of the sequence:a1=3, d= 7
Solu
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a1 = 4; d = 6
a1 = 3; d = -3
a1 = 0.5; d = 2.3
a2 = 7; d = 5
Find the first three terms for the arithmetic sequence described:
Solu
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6 Which sequence matches the description?
A 4, 6, 8, 10
B 2, 6,10, 14
C 2, 8, 32, 128
D 4, 8, 16, 32
Solu
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7 Which sequence matches the description?
A -3, -7, -10, -14
B -4, -7, -10, -13
C -3, -7, -11, -15
D -3, 1, 5, 9
Solu
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8 Which sequence matches the description?
A 7, 10, 13, 16
B 4, 7, 10, 13
C 1, 4, 7,10
D 3, 5, 7, 9
Solu
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Recursive Formula
To write the recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence:1. Find a12. Find d3. Write the recursive formula:
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Example:Write the recursive formula for 1, 7, 13, ...
Solu
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Write the recursive formula for the following sequences:
a1 = 3; d = -3
a1 = 0.5; d = 2.3
1, 4, 7, 10, . . .
5, 11, 17, 23, . . .
Solu
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9 Which sequence is described by the recursive formula?
A -2, -8, -16, ...
B -2, 2, 6, ...
C 2, 6, 10, ...
D 4, 2, 0, ...
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10 A recursive formula is called recursive because it uses the previous term.
True
False
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11 Which sequence matches the recursive formula?
A -2.5, 0, 2.5, ...
B -5, -7.5, -9, ...
C -5, -2.5, 0, ...
D -5, -12.5, -31.25, ...
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Arithmetic Sequence
To find a specific term,say the 5th or a5, you could write out all of the terms.
But what about the 100th term(or a100)?
We need to find a formula to get there directly without writing out the whole list.
DISCUSS:Does a recursive formula help us solve this problem?
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Arithmetic Sequence
Consider: 3, 9, 15, 21, 27, 33, 39,. . .
Do you see a pattern that relates the term number to its value?
a1 3a2 9 = 3+6 a3 15 = 3+12 =
3+2(6) a4 21 = 3+18 =
3+3(6) a5 27 = 3+24 = 3+
4(6) a6 33 = 3+30 =
3+5(6) a7 39 = 3+36 =
3+6(6)
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This formula is called the explicit formula.
It is called explicit because it does not depend on the previous term
The explicit formula for an arithmetic sequence is:
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To find the explicit formula:1. Find a12. Find d3. Plug a1 and d into4. Simplify
Example: Write the explicit formula for 4, -1, -6, ...
Solu
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Write the explicit formula for the sequences:
1) 3, 9, 15, ...
2) -4, -2.5, -1, ...
3) 2, 0, -2, ...
Solu
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12 The explicit formula for an arithmetic sequence requires knowledge of the previous term
True
False
Solu
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13 Find the explicit formula for 7, 3.5, 0, ...
A
B
C
D
Solu
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14 Write the explicit formula for -2, 2, 6, ....
A
B
C
D
Solu
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15 Which sequence is described by:
A 7, 9, 11, ...
B 5, 7, 9, ...
C 5, 3, 1, ...
D 7, 5, 3, ...
Solu
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16 Find the explicit formula for -2.5, 3, 8.5, ...
A
B
C
D
Solu
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17 What is the initial term for the sequence described by:
Solu
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Finding a Specified Term
1. Find the explicit formula for the sequence.2. Plug the number of the desired term in for n3. Evaluate
Example: Find the 31st term of the sequence described by
Solu
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Example Find the 21st term of the arithmetic sequence with a1 = 4 and d = 3.
an = a1 +(n-1)da21 = 4 + (21 - 1)3 a21 = 4 + (20)3 a21 = 4 + 60 a21 = 64
Solu
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Example Find the 12th term of the arithmetic sequence with a1 = 6 and d = -5.
an = a1 +(n-1)d a12 = 6 + (12 - 1)(-5) a12 = 6 + (11)(-5) a12 = 6 + -55 a12 = -49
Solu
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Finding the Initial Term or Common Difference
1. Plug the given information into an=a1+(n-1)d2. Solve for a1, d, or n
Example: Find a1 for the sequence described by a13=16 and d=-4
Solu
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Example Find the 1st term of the arithmetic sequence with a15 = 30 and d = 7.
an = a1 +(n -1)d30 = a1 + (15 - 1)7 30 = a1 + (14)730 = a1 + 98-58 = a1
Solu
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Example Find the 1st term of the arithmetic sequence with a17 = 4 and d = -2.
an = a1 +(n-1)d4 = a1 + (17- 1)(-2) 4 = a1 + (16)(-2)4 = a1 + -3236 = a1
Solu
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Example Find d of the arithmetic sequence with a15 = 45 and a1=3.
Solu
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Example Find the term number n of the arithmetic sequence with an = 6, a1=-34 and d = 4.
an = a1 +(n-1)d6 = -34 + (n- 1)(4) 6 = -34 + 4n -46 = 4n + -3844 = 4n11 = n
Solu
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18 Find a11 when a1 = 13 and d = 6.
an = a1 +(n-1)da11= 13 + (11- 1)(6) a11 = 13 + (10)(6)a11 = 13+60a11 = 73
Solu
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19 Find a17 when a1 = 12 and d = -0.5
an = a1 +(n-1)da17= 12 + (17- 1)(-0.5) a17 = 12 + (16)(-0.5)a17 = 12+(-8)a17 = 4
Solu
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20 Find a17 for the sequence 2, 4.5, 7, 9.5, ...
d=7-4.5=2.5an = a1 +(n-1)d
a17= 2 + (17- 1)(2.5) a17 = 2 + (16)(2.5)
a17 = 2+40a17 = 42So
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21 Find the common difference d when a1 = 12 and a14= 6.
an = a1 +(n-1)d6= 12 + (14- 1)d 6 = 12 + (15)d-6 = 15d-2/5 = d
Solu
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22 Find n such a1 = 12 , an= -20, and d = -2.
an = a1 +(n-1)d-20= 12 + (n- 1)(-2) -20 = 12 -2n + 2-20 = 14 - 2n-34 = -2n17 = n
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23 Tom works at a car dealership selling cars. He is paid $4000 a month plus a $300 commission for every car he sells. How much did he make in April if he sold 14 cars?
a1 = 4000, d = 300an = a1 +(n-1)da14 = 4000 + (14- 1)(300) a14 = 4000 + (13)(300)a14 = 4000 + 3900a14 = 7900So
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24 Suppose you participate in a bikeathon for charity. The charity starts with $1100 in donations. Each participant must raise at least $35 in pledges. What is the minimum amount of money raised if there are 75 participants?
a1 = 1135, d = 35an = a1 +(n-1)da75 = 1135 + (75- 1)(35) a75 = 1135+ (74)(35)a75 = 1135 + 2590a75 = 3725So
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25 Elliot borrowed $370 from his parents. He will pay them back at the rate of $60 per month. How long will it take for him to pay his parents back?
Solu
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Geometric Sequences
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Goals and Objectives
Students will be able to understand how the common ratio leads to the next term and the explicit form for an Geometric sequence, and
use the explicit formula to find missing data.
Why Do We Need This?
Geometric sequences are used to model patterns and form predictions for events based on these patterns, such as in loan
payments, sales, and revenue.
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An Geometric sequence is the set of numbers found by multiplying by the same value to get from one term to the next.
Vocabulary
Example:1, 0.5, 0.25,...2, 4, 8, 16, ....2, .6, 1.8, ...
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The ratio between every consecutive term in the geometric sequence is called the common ratio.
This is the value each term is multiplied by to find the next term.
Vocabulary
Example:1, 0.5, 0.25,...2, 4, 8, 16, ...0.2, 0.6, 1.8, ...
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Write the first four terms of the geometric sequence described.
1. Multiply a1 by the common ratio r.
2. Continue to multiply by r to find each subsequent term.
Example: Find the first four terms:a1=3 and r = 4 a2 = 3*4 = 12
a3 = 12*4 = 48a4 = 48*4 = 192
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To Find the Common Ratio
1. Choose two consecutive terms
2. Divide an by an-1
Example:Find r for the sequence:4, 2, 1, 0.5, ... a2 =2
a3 = 1r = 1 ÷ 2r = 1/2So
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Find the next 3 terms in the geometric sequence
3, 6, 12, 24, . . .
5, 15, 45, 135, . . .
32, -16, 8, -4, . . .
16, 24, 36, 54, . . .
1) r = 2next three = 48, 96, 192
2) r = 3next three = 405, 1215, 3645
3) r = -0.5next three = 2, -1, 0.5
4) r = 1.5next three = 81, 121.5, 182.25
Solu
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26 Find the next term in geometric sequence: 6, -12, 24, -48, 96, . . .
r = 96 ÷ -48 = -296 * -2 = -192
Solu
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27 Find the next term in geometric sequence: 64, 16, 4, 1, . . .
r = 16 ÷ 64 = .251 * .25 = .25 or 1/4
Solu
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28 Find the next term in geometric sequence: 6, 15, 37.5, 93.75, . . .
r = 37.5 ÷ 15 = 2.593.75 * 2.5 = 234.375So
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Verifying Sequences
To verify that a sequence is geometric:1. Verify that the common ratio is common to all terms by dividing each consecutive pair of terms.
Example:Is the following sequence geometric?3, 6, 12, 18, ....
r = 6 ÷ 3 = 2r = 12 ÷ 6 = 2
r = 18 ÷ 12 = 1.5These are not the same, so this is
not geometric
Solu
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29 Is the following sequence geometric? 48, 24, 12, 8, 4, 2, 1
Yes
No
Not geometric
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Examples: Find the first five terms of the geometric sequence described.
1) a1 = 6 and r = 3
2) a1 = 8 and r = -.5
3) a1 = -24 and r = 1.5
4) a1 = 12 and r = 2/3
6, 18, 54, 162, 486
8, -4, 2, -1, 0.5
-24, -36, -54, -81, -121.5
12, 8, 16/3, 32/9, 64/27
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30 Find the first four terms of the geometric sequence described: a1 = 6 and r = 4.
A 6, 24, 96, 384
B 4, 24, 144, 864
C 6, 10, 14, 18
D 4, 10, 16, 22A
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31 Find the first four terms of the geometric sequence described: a1 = 12 and r = -1/2.
A 12, -6, 3, -.75
B 12, -6, 3, -1.5
C 6, -3, 1.5, -.75
D -6, 3, -1.5, .75B
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32 Find the first four terms of the geometric sequence described: a1 = 7 and r = -2.
A 14, 28, 56, 112
B -14, 28, -56, 112
C 7, -14, 28, -56
D -7, 14, -28, 56 C
Solu
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Recursive Formula
To write the recursive formula for an geometric sequence:1. Find a12. Find r3. Write the recursive formula:
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Example: Find the recursive formula for the sequence0.5, -2, 8, -32, ...
Solu
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Write the recursive formula for each sequence:
1) 3, 6, 12, 24, . . .
2) 5, 15, 45, 135, . . .
3) a1 = -24 and r = 1.5
4) a1 = 12 and r = 2/3
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33 Which sequence does the recursive formula represent?
A 1/4, 3/8, 9/16, ...
B -1/4, 3/8, -9/16, ...
C 1/4, -3/8, 9/16, ...
D -3/2, 3/8, -3/32, ...
C
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34 Which sequence matches the recursive formula?
A -2, 8, -16, ...
B -2, 8, -32, ...
C 4, -8, 16, ...
D -4, 8, -16, ...
B
Solu
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35 Which sequence is described by the recursive formula?
A 10, -5, 2.5, ....
B -10, 5, -2.5, ...
C -0.5, -5, -50, ...
D 0.5, 5, 50, ...
A
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Consider the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, . . .To find the seventh term, just multiply the sixth term by 2.But what if I want to find the 20th term?
Look for a pattern:
a1 3a2 6 = 3(2)a3 12 = 3(4) =
3(2)2 a4 24 = 3(8) =
3(2)3 a5 48 = 3(16) =
3(2)4a6 96 = 3(32) =
3(2)5 a7 192 = 3(64) =
3(2)6
Do you see a pattern?
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This formula is called the explicit formula.
It is called explicit because it does not depend on the previous term
The explicit formula for an geometric sequence is:
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To find the explicit formula:1. Find a12. Find r3. Plug a1 and r into4. Simplify if possible
Example: Write the explicit formula for 2, -1, 1/2, ...
Solu
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Write the explicit formula for the sequence
1) 3, 6, 12, 24, . . .
2) 5, 15, 45, 135, . . .
3) a1 = -24 and r = 1.5
4) a1 = 12 and r = 2/3
Solu
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36 Which explicit formula describes the geometric sequence 3, -6.6, 14.52, -31.944, ...
A
B
C
D
C
Solu
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37 What is the common ratio for the geometric sequence described by
3/2
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38 What is the initial term for the geometric sequence described by
-7/3
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39 Which explicit formula describes the sequence 1.5, 4.5, 13.5, ...
A
B
C
D
B
Solu
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40 What is the explicit formula for the geometric sequence -8, 4, -2, 1,...
A
B
C
D
D
Solu
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Finding a Specified Term
1. Find the explicit formula for the sequence.2. Plug the number of the desired term in for n3. Evaluate
Example: Find the 10th term of the sequence described by
Solu
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Find the indicated term.
Example: a20 given a1 =3 and r = 2.
Solu
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Example: a10 for 2187, 729, 243, 81
Solu
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41 Find a12 in a geometric sequence wherea1 = 5 and r = 3.
Solu
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42 Find a7 in a geometric sequence wherea1 = 10 and r = -1/2.
Solu
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43 Find a10 in a geometric sequence wherea1 = 7 and r = -2.
Solu
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Finding the Initial Term, Common Ratio, or Term
1. Plug the given information into an=a1(r)n-12. Solve for a1, r, or n
Example: Find r if a6 = 0.2 and a1 = 625
Solu
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Example: Find n if a1 = 6, an = 98,304 and r = 4.
Solu
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44 Find r of a geometric sequence wherea1 = 3 and a10=59049.
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45 Find n of a geometric sequence wherea1 = 72, r = .5, and an = 2.25
Solu
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46 Suppose you want to reduce a copy of a photograph. The original length of the photograph is 8 in. The smallest size the copier can make is 58% of the original.Find the length of the photograph after five reductions.
Solu
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47 The deer population in an area is increasing. This year, the population was 1.025 times last year's population of 2537. How many deer will there be in the year 2022?
Solu
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Geometric Series
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Goals and Objectives
Students will be able to understand the difference between a sequence and a series, and how to find the sum of a geometric
series.
Why Do We Need This?
Geometric series are used to model summation events such as radioactive decay or interest payments.
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Vocabulary
A geometric series is the sum of the terms in a geometric sequence.
Example:1+2+4+8+...a1=1r=2
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The sum of a geometric series can be found using the formula:
To find the sum of the first n terms:1. Plug in the values for a1, n, and r2. Evaluate
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Example: Find the sum of the first 11 termsa1 = -3, r = 1.5
Solu
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Examples: Find Sn
a1= 5, r= 3, n= 6
Solu
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Example: Find Sn
a1= -3, r= -2, n=7
Solu
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48 Find the indicated sum of the geometric series described: a1 = 10, n = 6, and r = 6
Solu
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49 Find the indicated sum of the geometric series described: a1 = 8, n = 6, and r = -2
Solu
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50 Find the indicated sum of the geometric series described: a1 = -2, n = 5, and r = 1/4
Solu
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Sometimes information will be missing, so that using isn't possible to start.
Look to use to find missing information.
To find the sum with missing information:1. Plug the given information into2. Solve for missing information3. Plug information into4. Evaluate
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Solu
tion
Example: a1 = 16 and a5 = 243, find S5
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51 Find the indicated sum of the geometric series described: 8 - 12 + 18 - . . . find S7
Solu
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52 Find the indicated sum of the geometric series described: a1 = 8, n = 5, and a6 = 8192
Solu
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53 Find the indicated sum of the geometric series described: r = 6, n = 4, and a4 = 2592
Solu
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Sigma ( )can be used to describe the sum of a geometric series.
We can still use , but to do so we must examine sigma notation.
Examples:
n = 4 Why? The bounds on below and on top indicate that.
a1 = 6 Why? The coefficient is all that remains when the base is powered by 0.
r = 3 Why? In the exponential chapter this was our growth rate.
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54 Find the sum:
Solu
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55 Find the sum:
Solu
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56 Find the sum:
Solu
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Special Sequences
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A recursive formula is one in which to find a term you need to know the preceding term.
So to know term 8 you need the value of term 7, and to know the nth term you need term n-1
In each example, find the first 5 terms
a1 = 6, an = an-1 +7
a1 =10, an = 4an-1
a1 = 12, an = 2an-1 +3
6 a1 10 a1
12
13 a2 40 a2
27
20 a3 160 a3
57
27 a4 640 a4
117
34 a5 2560 a5
237
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57 Find the first four terms of the sequence:
A 6, 3, 0, -3
B 6, -18, 54, -162
C -3, 3, 9, 15
D -3, 18, 108, 648
a1 = 6 and an = an-1 - 3
Solu
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58 Find the first four terms of the sequence:
A 6, 3, 0, -3
B 6, -18, 54, -162
C -3, 3, 9, 15
D -3, 18, 108, 648
a1 = 6 and an = -3an-1
Solu
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59 Find the first four terms of the sequence:
A 6, -22, 70, -216
B 6, -22, 70, -214
C 6, -14, 46, -134
D 6, -14, 46, -142
a1 = 6 and an = -3an-1 + 4
Solu
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a1 = 6, an = an-1 +7
a1 =10, an = 4an-1
a1 = 12, an = 2an-1 +3
6 a1 10 a1
12
13 a2 40 a2
27
20 a3 160 a3
57
27 a4 640 a4
117
34 a5 2560 a5
237 The recursive formula in the first column represents an Arithmetic Sequence.We can write this formula so that we find an directly.
Recall:
We will need a1 and d,they can be found both from the table and the recursive formula.
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a1 = 6, an = an-1 +7
a1 =10, an = 4an-1
a1 = 12, an = 2an-1 +3
6 a1 10 a1
12
13 a2 40 a2
27
20 a3 160 a3
57
27 a4 640 a4
117
34 a5 2560 a5
237 The recursive formula in the second column represents a Geometric Sequence.We can write this formula so that we find an directly.
Recall:
We will need a1 and r,they can be found both from the table and the recursive formula.
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a1 = 6, an = an-1 +7
a1 =10, an = 4an-1
a1 = 12, an = 2an-1 +3
6 a1 10 a1
12
13 a2 40 a2
27
20 a3 160 a3
57
27 a4 640 a4
117
34 a5 2560 a5
237 The recursive formula in the third column represents neither an Arithmetic or Geometric Sequence.
This observation comes from the formula where you have both multiply and add from one term to the next.
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60 Identify the sequence as arithmetic, geometric,or neither.
A Arithmetic
B Geometric
C Neither
a1 = 12 , an = 2an-1 +7
Solu
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61 Identify the sequence as arithmetic, geometric,or neither.
A Arithmetic
B Geometric
C Neither
a1 = 20 , an = 5an-1
Solu
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62 Which equation could be used to find the nth term of the recursive formula directly?
A
B
C
D
a1 = 20 , an = 5an-1
an = 20 + (n-1)5
an = 20(5)n-1
an = 5 + (n-1)20
an = 5(20)n-1
Solu
tion
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63 Identify the sequence as arithmetic, geometric,or neither.
A Arithmetic
B Geometric
C Neither
a1 = -12 , an = an-1 - 8
Solu
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64 Which equation could be used to find the nth term of the recursive formula directly?
A
B
C
D
an = -12 + (n-1)(-8)
an = -12(-8)n-1
an = -8 + (n-1)(-12)
an = -8(-12)n-1
a1 = -12 , an = an-1 - 8
Solu
tion
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65 Identify the sequence as arithmetic, geometric,or neither.
A Arithmetic
B Geometric
C Neither
a1 = -12 , an = an-1 - 8
a1 = 10 , an = an-1 + 8
Solu
tion
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66 Which equation could be used to find the nth term of the recursive formula directly?
A
B
C
D
an = 10 + (n-1)(8)
an = 10(8)n-1
an = 8 + (n-1)(10)
an = 8(10)n-1
a1 = 10 , an = an-1 + 8
Solu
tion
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67 Identify the sequence as arithmetic, geometric,or neither.
A Arithmetic
B Geometric
C Neither
a1 = 24 , an = (1/2)an-1
Solu
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68 Which equation could be used to find the nth term of the recursive formula directly?
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B
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D
an = 24 + (n-1)(1/2)
an = 24(1/2)n-1an = (1/2) + (n-1)24
an = (1/2)(24)n-1
a1 = 24 , an = (1/2)an-1
Solu
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Special Recursive Sequences
Some recursive sequences not only rely on the preceding term, but on the two preceding terms.
4 7 7 + 4 = 11 11 + 7 = 18 18 + 11 =29
Find the first five terms of the sequence:a1 = 4, a2 = 7, and an = an-1 + an-2
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68 2(8) + 3(6) = 342(34) + 3(8) = 92 2(92) + 3(34) = 286
Find the first five terms of the sequence:a1 = 6, a2 = 8, and an = 2an-1 + 3an-2
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10 6 2(6) -10 = 2 2(2) - 6 = -22(-2) - 2= -6
Find the first five terms of the sequence:a1 = 10, a2 = 6, and an = 2an-1 - an-2
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1 1 1+1 = 21 + 2 = 3 2 + 3 =5
Find the first five terms of the sequence:a1 = 1, a2 = 1, and an = an-1 + an-2
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The sequence in the preceding example is called
The Fibonacci Sequence1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, . . .
where the first 2 terms are 1'sand any term there after is the sum of preceding two terms.
This is as famous as a sequence can get an is worth remembering.
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69 Find the first four terms of sequence:
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B
C
D
a1 = 5, a2 = 7, and an = a1 + a2
7, 5, 12, 19
5, 7, 35, 165
5, 7, 12, 19
5, 7, 13, 20
Solu
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70 Find the first four terms of sequence:
A
B
C
D
a1 = 4, a2 = 12, and an = 2an-1 - an-2
4, 12, -4, -20
4, 12, 4, 12
4, 12, 20, 28
4, 12, 20, 36 Solu
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71 Find the first four terms of sequence:
A
B
C
D
a1 = 3, a2 = 3, and an = 3an-1 + an-2
3, 3, 6, 9
3, 3, 12, 39
3, 3, 12, 36
3, 3, 6, 21
Solu
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Writing Sequences as Functions
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Discuss:
Do you think that a sequence is a function?
What do you think the domain of that function be?
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Recall:A function is a relation where each value in the domain has exactly one output value.
A sequence is a function, which is sometimes defined recursively with the domain of integers.
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To write a sequence as a function:1. Write the explicit or recursive formula using function notation.
Example: Write the following sequence as a function1, 2, 4, 8, ...
Solu
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Example: Write the sequence as a function1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...
Solu
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Example: Write the sequence as a function and state the domain1, 3, 3, 9, 27, ...
Solu
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72 All functions that represent sequences have a domain of positive integers
True
False
Solu
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73 Write the sequence as a function -10, -5, 0 , 5, . . .
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C
D
Solu
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74 Find f(10) for -2, 4, -8, 16, . . .
Solu
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Discuss:Is it possible to find f(-3) for a function describing a sequence? Why or why not?