Mathematics 10

Self-Instructional Material (SIM)

Quarter 1 – Module 4.1: Sum of the First nth Term of an Arithmetic Sequence with
known First and Last Terms.
First Edition, 2020

Writer: Surna J. Amilbahar

Content Editors: Annie M. Samillano, Anjelyn Joy M. Samillano
Language Editors: Surna J. Amilbahar, Anjelyn Joy M. Samillano
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 TITLE

Finding Sum of the Terms of given Arithmetic

Sequence

MAIN TASK:

• Determines the sum of the first nth term of an arithmetic sequence

with known first and last terms. (M10AL-lc-2a)

SUB -TASK:

• Determines the sum of the first nth term of an arithmetic sequence

with known first and last terms.
 INTRODUCTION

Hmm. It’s a good day to you. We’ve

been far from many topics. Hope this
new experience teach us good lesson
and build good attitude toward in the
future lessons.

Yes, Ma’am. I’m positive to

learn new knowledge and skills
that can be useful to future.

That’s good attitude, our experience in

doing solving or analyzing alone is one
way to be independent. But see to it you
understand the lesson from your teacher.
Are you ready to learn Finding the sum of
the terms of given arithmetic sequence

Yes, Ma’am. I’ m ready and

excited to learn and experience
solving and analyzing problem in
finding the sum of terms of given
arithmetic sequence.

Good to hear that you are ready, willing to

do activity and learn new knowledge.
From last topic in arithmetic sequence,
now we can sum terms of an arithmetic
sequence. We can proceed to journey
and fun of mathematics.

Yes, Ma’am. I feel good for the

encouragement and appreciation.
 GUIDE 1

In finding the sum of the terms

of an arithmetic sequence given the first and last terms, the
1
formula is 𝑆𝑛 = 2(a1 + an) where Sn is the sum of nth term, a1 is the
first term and an is the last term, n is the number of terms.

Ahah! If we use the formula

1
S𝑛 = 2 (a1 + an) the first (a1)
and last term (an ) and the
number of terms (n) must be
given in the problem to find
the sum of the arithmetic
sequence.

Example: 1. a1 =2 a5 =10,
n=5
Find S5
1
S𝑛 = (a1 + an), Substitute the given
2

5
S6 = (2 + 10)
2

S6 = 5(110)
S6= 22
2. Given: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,
60
Steps:
Identify a1, a2, n

Solution: a1=10
a10=60
n= 6
1
Let’s try S𝑛 = (a1 + an), Substitute the given
2
now 10
activities! S6 = (10 + 100)
2

S6 = 5(110)
S6= 22
 ACTIVITY 1

Try this activity. Apply

your knowledge.

Directions: Find the Sum of the terms of each sequence of the

given below. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

1. a1= 6; a6=31 n=6

2. a1= 5; a5=25 n=5
3. a1= 1; a4=10 n=4
4. a1= 3; a6=13 n=6
5. a1= 3; a6=8 n=6
6. 2, 4, 6, 8, … S4
7. 3, 7, 11, …. S3
8. 9, 12, 15 S3
9. 12, 14, 16, 18, … S4
10. 13, 16, 19, … S3
 DISCUSSION 1

Can you show me how to

determine the sum of the
arithmetic sequence given the
first and last term?

Yes, Ma’am. In problem to find the sum

(S6) of the sequence
6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31.
Solution: a1=6
a6=31
n= 6
1
S𝑛 = 2 (a1 + an)
6
S6 = 2 (6 + 31)

S6 = 3(37)
S6=111

S6 = 3 (70)
In problem 2 to find the sum
S6= 210 Let’s try another
(S5) of the sequence, problem.
5, 10, 15, 20, 25.
Solution: a1=5
a6=25
n= 5
1
S𝑛 = 2 (a1 + an)
5
S6 = 2 (5+ 25)

S6 = 2.5(30)
S6=75

Good, that’s
correct.
 DRILL 1

Now apply your knowledge by

solving the problems.

Directions: Determine the sum of the sequence given below.

Write your answers on a separated sheet of paper.
A.
1. a1= 15; a7=33
2. a1= 5; a7=29
3. a1= -2; a4=-11
4. a1= 1; a100=100
5. a1= 5; a20=100

B.
1. 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, … S5
2. 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36 ,… S8
3. 20, 40, 60, 80,100, 120, … S6
4.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, … S10
5. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, … S9
 GENERALIZATION

In finding the sum of the terms of an arithmetic sequence is use the formula
1
𝑺𝒏= 2 (𝒂𝟏+𝒂𝒏), 𝑺𝒏 mean sum of nth term, a1 is the first term and an is the last
term, n is the number of terms.

What did you learn from this

lesson?

Ma’am, I learn now to find

the sum of the arithmetic
sequence given the first term
and the last term and the
number of terms.

How do you find the sum of

the arithmetic sequence?

You
made
it.
We just use the formula,
1
𝑆𝑛 = 2(a1 + an)

Where:
a1=first term
an=last term
n= number of terms
 DRILL 2

Try this problem, now you

had knowledge.

Directions: Find the sum of each of the following sequence. Write you
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Integers from1 to 50.

2. Odd integers from 1 and 100.
3. Even integers from 2 to 50.
4. Find the sum of the arithmetic sequence given a1= 4, a5=24 and
n=5.
5. 1+ 5 + 9 + 13 +17+ 21 + 25 + 29 + 33 + 37 + 41 +45 + 49 + 53
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19
6. +2+2+2+ + + + + +
2 2 2 2 2 2 2

7. Given a1= 5, a9=21 and n=9, Find the S9.

8. 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 16 + 18 + 20.

9. Find the sum of the arithmetic sequence given a1= 54, a5=62 and
n=5.

10. 3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + 23.
 ASSESSMENT

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer from given choices.
Write the letter of your correct answer on separated sheet of paper.

______1. Find the sum of the arithmetic sequence given a1= 3,

a10=30 and n=10.

a. 165 b. 166 c. 516 d. 661

______2. Find the sum of the arithmetic sequence given a1= 4,

a7=34 and n=7.

a. 104 b.122 c. 133 d. 153

______3. What is the sum of all odd integers given a1= 9 and
a9=27 and n=9?

a. 160 b. 175 c. 180 d.199

______4. What is the sum of all even integers from 8 to 26?

a.140 b. 150 c. 170 d. 180

______5. Find the sum of the arithmetic sequence given a1= 10 and
a10=100 and n=10.

a. 150 b. 250 c. 450 d. 550

 ENRICHMENT

Try this problem,

SUM OF ARITHMETIC SEQUENCE

"SUR NA "

Find the correct sum of the following arithmetic sequence. Match the
arithmetic sequence in column A with the correct answer on column B. Write
only the letter of answer on a separate sheet of paper.
A B

1. a1=1; a7=13; n=7 a. 150

2. a1= 78; a4=54; n=4 b.52
3. a1= 2; a4=23; n=4 c.119
4. a1= 54; a5=86; n=5 d.350
5. a1= 20; a4=80; n=4 e.49
6. a1= 15; a4=60; n=4 f.264
7. a1= 5; a4=14; n=4 g.200
8. a1= 4; a4=22; n=4 h.50
9. a1= 3; a6=23; n=6 i.39
10. a1= 12; a5=32; n=5 j.78
k.110
 ANSWER

Activity 1 Drill 1

1. 111 6. 20 1. 168 6.135

2. 75 7. 21 2. 119 7.143

3. 22 8. 36 3. -26 8.420

4. 48 9. 60 4. 3050 9. 55

5. 33 10. 48 5. 1050 10.81

Drill 2 ASSESSMENT

1. 1275 6. 50 1. a- 165

2. 2500 7. 117 2. c-133

3. 650 8. 110 3. c- 180

4. 1600 9. 290 4. c-170

5. 378 10. 65 5. d-550

ENRICHMENT

1. e-49 6.a-150

2. f-264 7.i-39

3. h-50 8.b-52

4. d-350 9.j-78

5. g-200 10.k-110
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