Geometric
Sequence2 Geometric and Other
Lesson
Sequences
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The previous lesson focused on arithmetic sequences. In this
lesson, you will also learn about geometric sequences and the process
on how they are generated. You will also learn about other types of
sequences.
Activity Divide and Conquer
Find the ratio of the second number to the first number.
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next activity now.Activity
Fold Me Up
Do the activity with a partner. One of you will perform the paper folding
while the other will do the recording in the table.
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Start with a big square from a piece of paper. Assume the area of the
square is 64 square units.
Fold the four corners to the center of the square and find the area of
the resulting square.
Repeat the process three times and record the results in the table
below.
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. What is the area of the square formed after the first fold? Second
fold? Third fold?
Is there a pattern in the areas obtained after 3 folds?
. You have generated a sequence of areas. What are the first 3
terms of the sequence?
Is the sequence an arithmetic sequence? Why?
. Using the pattern in the areas, what would be the 6th term of the
sequence?