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 Mathematics 10
LEARNING SEGMENT KIT
Quarter 1- Week 1-Lesson 1
SEQUENCE AND PATTERN
Grade Level Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of sequences,
polynomials and polynomial equations.
Most Essential Learning Competency: The learners generates patterns.
Learning Outcomes:
• To determine sequence and pattern
• To solve sequence using explicit and recursive form of sequence
• To give importance of learning sequence and pattern

Encircle the best answer that suits to each question.

1. What is the next number in the series 720, 720, 360, ____ 30, 6?
a. 180 b. 120 c. 90 d. 60
2. What number replaces the circle in this sequence? 4, 6, 10,16, 26, 42, 68,
a. 102 b. 126 c. 94 d. 110
3. What is next in the given sequence, A, C, E, G, I, ___
a. J b. K c. B d. L
4. What is next in the given sequence,3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, ___
a.190 b. 120 c. 192 d. 182
5. What is next in the given sequence 41, 39, 37, 35, 33, ___
a.31 b. 32 c. 33 d. 34

Sequences are useful in our daily lives as well as in higher mathematics. For example, the interest
portion of monthly payments made to pay off an automobile or home loan, and the list of maximum daily
temperatures in one area for a month are sequences. We can also say that arithmetic progression can
applied in real life by analyzing a certain pattern that we see in our daily life. For example, when you are
waiting for a bus.
As we go and also know the importance of learning it as we can apply it to our daily living.

A pattern is an arrangement of things repeated in an orderly, recognizable fashion.

Example 1: What is the next figure?

Numbers in a problem that are not given can be found by using established pattern.
Example 2: What number comes next in 1,3,5,7,9, ____?
Solution: Looking at the given numbers, the sequence is increasing, with each term being two more than
the previous term: 3= 1+ 2, 5 = 3+2 , 7= 5+2 , and 9= 7+2. Therefore, the next term should be 11 since
11 =9+2.
Sequence
An ordered list of numbers such as 2, 5, 8, 11,14,… is called a sequence. The numbers in a sequence
that are separated by commas are the terms of the sequence.
A sequence, denoted by {an }, is a function whose domain is the set of positive integer or a finite subset
of positive integers. It is an ordered set of numbers formed according to some pattern or rule.
The elements of the sequence {a₁, a₂, a3, a4... an-1, an} are called the terms in the sequence. The nth
term of a sequence is represented by a n such that the first term is denoted by a₁ the second term is
denoted by a,, the third term by a,, and so on.
For instance, in the sequence {3, 4, 5, 6, 7}, 3 is the first term (a 1), 4 is the second term (a2), 5 is the third
term (a3), and so on. In symbols,
a₁ = 3 a4 = 6
a₂ = 4 a5 = 7
a3 = 5
Example 1: What is the 10th term in the sequence 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, n 2 + n…?
Solution:
From the sequence, a1=2, a2=6, a3=12, a4=20, a5=30, and an = n2 + n
Hence, the 10th term is a10 = 102+10 = 110.
This type of sequence is known as Explicit Form of Sequence.
Another way of examining the next term of a sequence and determining the nth term formula is by
constructing a difference table. A difference table shows the differences between successive terms of
the sequence.
Example 2:
Use a difference table to determine the next term of the previous sequence 2,5,8,11,14, ____.

Thus, if we use the above difference table, we can predict the next term in the sequence is 14 + 3 = 17.
This method is also known as Recursive Form of a Sequence.

A sequence with a definite number of terms is a finite sequence. In a finite sequence, the first and the
last are clearly identified.
The following sequences are finite:

Some other examples of number sequences are:

How to Complete Missing Terms In A Number Sequence?

Each of the number in the sequence is called a term. In order to find the missing terms in a number
sequence, we must first find the pattern of the number sequence.
Example 3: Find the missing term in the following sequence:
1. 8, ______, 16, ______, 24, 28, 32
Solution:
To find the pattern, look closely at 24, 28 and 32. Each term in the number sequence is formed by
adding 4 to the preceding number.
So, the missing terms are 8 + 4 =12 and 16 + 4 = 20. Check that the pattern is correct for the whole
sequence from 8 to 32.
Example 4: What is the value of n in the following number sequence? 16, 21, n, 31, 36
Solution:
We find that the number pattern of the sequence is “add 5” to the preceding number. So, n = 21 +
5 = 26
An explicit formula designates the nth term of the sequence, as an expression of n (where n = the
term's location). It defines the sequence as a formula in terms of n. It may be written in either subscript
notation an, or in functional notation, f (n).
Write the explicit form for the sequence 5, 8, 11, 14, then determine the next two sequence.
Solution:
a1 = 5 = 3(1) + 2
a2 = 8 = 3(2) + 2
a3 = 11 = 3(3) + 2
a4= 14 = 3(4) + 2
The explicit for of the sequence is an = 3n + 2 ; The next two terms are:
a5 = 3(5) +2 = 15 + 2 = 17
a6 = 3(6) +2 = 18 + 2 = 20
Recursive Form of a Sequence is a sequence if the first term and a recursive formula are given. A
recursive formula is an expression used to determine the nth term of the sequence by using the term that
precedes it.
Example 5:
Write the recursive formula for the sequence 5, 9, 13, 17…, then determine the next two terms

Exercise 1: What’s Next?

Write the explicit form for each sequence. Then, determine the next two terms.
a. 5, 8, 11, 14
b. -1,3,7,11,…
c. 1/3,1/4, 1/5, 1/6,…

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formula/
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:9

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MATHEMATICS 10
Week 1 (Exercise)
Directions: Write your answer on the answer sheet provided. Show your solutions make it neat.
Use long bond paper for solutions if necessary.

Exercise 1: What’s Next?

Write the explicit form for each sequence. Then, determine the next two terms.

a. 5, 8, 11, 14 15.

b. -1,3,7,11,…

c. 1/3,1/4, 1/5, 1/6,…

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
Prepared by: Ms. Micaella M. Olivar, LPT