Chapter 10: Introduction to Algebra

SEQUENCE
LESSON 1
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you should able to:
• Determine the missing term/s in a sequence of numbers
• Formulate the rule in finding the next term in a sequence
• Formulate the rule in finding the nth term using different
strategies.
What is a Sequence?
A Sequence is a list of things (usually numbers)
that are in order.
3 4 5 6 7
2 3 4 5 6 7
Example:

1, 5, 9, 13, 17…
+4 +4 +4 +4
Common Difference: 4
Coefficient: 4n
Example 1:
4, 9, 14, 24 …
0 1 2 3 4

-1 4 9 14 24

Common Difference: 5
Zero term: -1
Example 2:
1,8,15,22
0 1 2 3 4

1 8 15 22

Common difference: 7
Zero term: -6
 ACTIVITY
Find the Common difference and the zero term:
Common Difference: 4
1. 2, 6, 10, 14 … Zero term: -2

Common Difference: 7
2. 5, 12, 19, 26 … Zero term: -2
Common Difference: 5
3. 3, 8, 13, 18 … Zero term: -2
ASSIGNMENT:

Find the difference and zero terms

1. 7, 9, 11, 13, 15
2. 4, 7, 10, 13, ….
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