Algebra 1 4-7 Guided Practice: Arithmetic Sequences

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Solve It! A wooden post-and-rail fence with two rails is made as shown.
Find the number of pieces of wood needed to build a 4-section fence, a 5-section fence, and a 6-section fence. Not all items will be used.

  • 25 pieces
  • 13 pieces
  • 24 pieces
  • 27 pieces
  • 20 pieces
  • 16 pieces
  • 19 pieces
  • 26 pieces
  • 4-section fence
  • 5-section fence
  • 6-section fence
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Take Note: Define sequence.

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Take Note: Define term of a sequence.

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Take Note: Define arithmetic sequence.

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Take Note: Define common difference (of an arithmetic sequence).

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Take Note: Provide an example of an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 3 that includes 5 terms.

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TAKE NOTE Key Concept

Recursive Formula For an Arithmetic Sequence
The nth term of an arithmetic sequence with first term A(1) and common difference d is given by
Take Note: General recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence:
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Take Note: Define recursive formula.

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Take Note: In a recursive formula, why is it important to define the first term of the sequence?

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Take Note: In a recursive formula, what does n represent?

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Take Note: In a recursive formula, what does A(n) represent?

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Take Note: In a recursive formula, what does A(1) represent?

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Take Note: In a recursive formula, what does d represent?

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Problem 3 Got It? Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence.

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Problem 3 Got It? What is the 9th term of the arithmetic sequence?

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Problem 3 Got It? Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence.

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Problem 3 Got It? What is the 9th term of the arithmetic sequence?

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Problem 3 Got It? Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence.

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Problem 3 Got It? What is the 9th term of the arithmetic sequence?

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Problem 3 Got It? Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence.

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Problem 3 Got It? What is the 9th term of the arithmetic sequence?

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Problem 3 Got It? Reasoning: Is a recursive formula a useful way to find a value of an arithmetic sequence?
HINT: What if you want to find the 91st term in an arithmetic sequence?

Take Note: General explicit formula for an arithmetic sequence:
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Take Note: Define explicit formula.

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Take Note: In an explicit formula, what does n represent?

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Take Note: In an explicit formula, what does A(n) represent?

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Take Note: In an explicit formula, what does A(1) represent?

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Take Note: In an explicit formula, what does d represent?

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Take Note: Summarize the mathematical content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?