Display Title
Math Example--Sequences and Series--Example 3
Display Title
Math Example--Sequences and Series--Example 3
Sequences and Series--Example 3
Topic
Sequences and Series
Description
This example uses the formula 4n - 1 with limits from n = 1 to n = 6. The sequence generated is: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23. The sum of this sequence is 78. This arithmetic sequence increases by 4 for each term, starting from 3. It illustrates how to derive terms from a linear formula and calculate their total sum.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.2, CCSS.Math.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.2 |
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| Grade Range | 9 - 12 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Sequences and Series • Sequences • Series |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Keywords | arithmetic sequence, geometric sequence, arithmetic series, geometric series |
