Worksheet: Finding the nth Term of an Arithmetic Sequence, Set 1

Topic

Sequences and Series

Description

This worksheet focuses on identifying and analyzing arithmetic sequences, a fundamental concept in mathematics. Students learn to determine the nth term using the formula a_n = a + (n - 1)d, where a is the first term, n is the term number, and d is the common difference. This concept has wide-ranging applications in various fields, including finance, physics, and computer science.

Understanding arithmetic sequences is crucial for developing algebraic thinking and problem-solving skills. It forms the basis for more advanced mathematical concepts and helps students recognize patterns in real-world scenarios. For instance, arithmetic sequences can model linear growth patterns such as savings accumulation over time or population increases with a constant rate of change.

Teacher's Script: "Let's consider a sequence that starts at 8 and increases by 3 each time. We can write this as: 8, 11, 14, 17, ... To find the nth term, we use our formula: a_n = 8 + (n - 1)3. Simplifying this, we get a_n = 3n + 5. Now we can quickly find any term in the sequence!"

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