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When is the formula Sn = (a + a ) useful in solving for the sum of the first n terms of an
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arithmetic sequence?vvLong Quiz No. 1

Motivation

Imagine that you are in charge of placing bricks on a roof. The topmost part of the roof contains
three bricks, the second row from the top contains four bricks, and the third row from the top
contains five bricks, and so on.

a. How many bricks are needed to fill 10 rows of one side of the roof?

b. Determine the number blocks needed if you are going to fill only five rows and six rows.

Activity 1: Arithmetic Means

Insert arithmetic means between two extremes. Show your solutions on another paper.

1. 4, __, 18
2. 7, __, __, __, 15
3. 3, __, __, 17
4. -4, __, __, ___, -2

Guided Question:

How can you find the means of an arithmetic sequence given the two extremes?

Activity 2: Arithmetic Series

Find the sum of the given terms in each arithmetic sequence. Show your solutions on another paper.

1. 10, 20, 30,…, 200.

2. First 10 positive multiples of 5.
3. 1, 4, 7, …, 25
4. Multiples of 7 between 9 and 71.

Guided Question:

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1. When is the formula Sn = (a + a ) useful in solving for the sum of the first n
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terms of an arithmetic sequence?

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 2. What is the difference between a sequence and a series?

B. Assessment Technique

After studying arithmetic means and arithmetic series, it is now time for you to
check your understanding. Answer the following assessments. Show your solutions
on another paper.

1. Insert an arithmetic mean between 21 and 67.

2. Insert two arithmetic means between 30 and 60.
3. Find the sum of all multiples of 6 between 6 and 76.
4. Find the sum of all multiples of 7 between 9 and 100.

III. INTEGRATION
A. Transfer of Learning
Create a 10X10 cross number puzzle. There must be at least five questions for both
horizontal and vertical arrangements of numbers. The questions should involve arithmetic
means and series. Show your output on another paper.

B. Reflection

Cite an experience on particular situation where you need to choose

between two important events in your life. How did you handle it?