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Unit 7 Formative Quiz

The document contains 8 multiple choice and short answer questions about sequences and series. It tests knowledge of identifying arithmetic and geometric sequences, writing recursive formulas, using Pascal's triangle, and solving problems involving sequence formulas and sums of series.

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Unit 7 Formative Quiz

The document contains 8 multiple choice and short answer questions about sequences and series. It tests knowledge of identifying arithmetic and geometric sequences, writing recursive formulas, using Pascal's triangle, and solving problems involving sequence formulas and sums of series.

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Unit 7 Formative Quiz: Sequences, Series

Knowledge & Understanding


1. State whether the following are True (T) or False (F), by placing the appropriate letter in the space provided.
[3 marks]
a) The sequence 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, … is arithmetic.

b) Given tn 3n 4 , t4 85 .
c) The common ratio of the sequence 3, -9, 27, -81, ….. is -3.
2. For the sequence 6, 10, 14,…
a) Identify the general formula for the term 𝑡𝑛 . b) Determine the value of the 19th term.
[1 mark] [1 mark]

1 1 2
3. Determine algebraically the number of terms in the sequence 2, 3 , 18 , … , 7776. [3 marks]

4. Use the Pascal’s Triangle to expand and simplify (3𝑥 3 − 4𝑦)4 . [3 marks]

Application
5. Write a recursive formula for the sequence provided and classify it as either arithmetic, geometric or
neither. Be sure to state all required information for a recursive formula in the final solution. Show all your
work for full marks. [3 marks]
7, -21, 63, -189,…
6. In an arithmetic sequence where 𝑡8 = 20 and 𝑡15 = 62 algebraically determine:
a) The formula for the nth term in the sequence. [4 marks]

b) The value of 𝑡20 . [1 mark]

7. For a rock concert, the seats are rearranged in semi-circles. The number of seats in each semi-circle
increases by 5 seats. If the front row has 70 seats, determine algebraically how many seats are there total for
37 semi-circles?
[3 marks]

8. Determine the value(s) of x so that the three given terms form a geometric sequence. Be sure to state any
restrictions. [4 marks]
(𝒙 − 𝟐), (𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒), (𝒙 + 𝟏)
Thinking:
9. In the geometric series 𝑡1 = 3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆3 = 21, determine an expression for the sum of the series algebraically
using appropriate formulas and methods. HINT: There will be more then one expression. [5 marks]

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