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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Mathematics 10 (Q1 – Lesson 2a)
Illustrates an Arithmetic Sequence

I. Introduction
“Ipon Challenge” became popular these days because of its advantages
specially in times of financial crisis. In this type of saving, the saver followed
a certain rule of saving his money in a piggy bank. Most of the time, the rule
is by increasing a certain amount of saving money within a period of time. It
takes guts, discipline, and determination to do the challenge but at the end
the reward is fruitful.

This is just one of application of arithmetic sequence. In this lesson,

you will learn the importance of arithmetic sequence. A more detailed
explanation and examples were given for you to understand this type of
sequence.

II. Learning Competency

MELC: Illustrates an Arithmetic Sequence (M10AL-Ib-1)

III. Objectives:
At the end of this Learning Activity Sheet, you are expected to:
1. Define arithmetic sequence.
2. Determine if the given sequence is an arithmetic sequence or not.
3. Determine the common difference of a given arithmetic sequence.
4. Write the next term/terms of the given arithmetic sequence.

IV. Discussion
An arithmetic sequence or arithmetic progression is a sequence where each
new term after the first is obtained by adding a constant d, called the common
difference. The nth term of arithmetic sequence is

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 an = a1 + (n − 1) d
where an = nth term
a1 = first term
n = number of terms
d = common difference
= a2 - a1 (second term – first term), or
= a3 - a2 (third term – second term), or
= a4 - a3 (fourth term – third term), or
= a4 - a3 (fourth term – third term), or
= an - an-1

Example 1. The following sequences illustrates arithmetic sequence and

their pattern
Arithmetic sequence Pattern
4, 7, 10, 13, … Adding 3 to get the next term
12, 5, -2, -9, …. Adding -7 to get the next term
-24, -20, -16, -12, … Adding 4 to get the next term
5, 5 ½, 6, 6 ½, … Adding ½ to get the next term
10, 9 ¼, 8 ½, 7 ¾, … Adding – ¾ to get the next term

Example 2. Determine the common difference of the given sequences.

a) 4, 7, 10, 13, … Given: a1 = 4, a2 = 7
Solution: d = a2 - a 1
d = 7-4
d=3
b) 42, 35, 28, 21, … Given: a1 = 42, a2= 35
Solution: d = a2 - a 1
d = 35-42
d = -7
Example 3. Write the first three terms of the arithmetic sequence defined by
an = 3n + 5
Solution: To write the next three terms of the sequence, substitute the
value of n in an = 3n + 5 by 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
If n =1 If n =2 If n =3
an = 3n + 5 an = 3n + 5 an = 3n + 5
a1 = 3(1) + 5 a2 = 3(2) + 5 a3 = 3(3) + 5
a1 = 3 + 5 a2 = 6 + 5 a3 = 9 + 5
a1 = 8 a2 = 11 a3 = 14
Thus, the first three terms of the sequence are 8, 11 and 14.

Example 3. Determine if the sequence 5, 12, 19, 26, … is an arithmetic

sequence or not. If it is arithmetic sequence, find the common
difference and the next three terms.
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Solution: Given: a1 = 5, a2 = 12, a3 = 19, a4 = 26
To determine if the sequence is arithmetic or not, there must be a
common difference between any two terms in the sequence.
Thus, solving for d … d = a2 - a1 = 12 - 5 = 7 or
= a3 - a2 = 19 - 12 = 7 or
= a4 - a3 = 26 – 19 = 7

Hence sequence 5, 12, 19, 26, …is an arithmetic sequence because

it has a common difference (d) of 7. The next three terms are:
a5 = a4 + d = 26 + 7 = 33
a6 = a5 + d = 33 + 7 = 40
a7 = a6 + d = 40 + 7 = 47
Thus, the next three terms of the sequence are 33, 40 and 47.

V. Activities

Activity 1
Determine if the given sequence is an arithmetic sequence or not.

1. 3, 12, 21, 30, … ____________________________

2. 4, 8, 12, 16, … ____________________________
3. -1, 2, 7, 14, … ____________________________
4. 5, 7, 9, 10, … ____________________________
5. -21, -28, -35, -42, … ____________________________
6. 45, 39, 33, 27, … ____________________________
7. 35, 30, 26, 23, … ____________________________
8. 26, 21, 16, 11, … ____________________________
9. -8, -38, -68, -98, … ____________________________
10. 12, -24, 36, -48, … ____________________________
11. ½, ¾, 1, 5/4, … ____________________________
12. ½, 1, 3/2, 2, … ____________________________
3 5 3
13. , 1, , ,… ____________________________
4 4 2
14. 3.2, 4.4, 5.5, 6.8, … ____________________________
15. 8.5, 10, 11.5, 13, … ____________________________

Activity 2
Write the next 3 terms of the given arithmetic sequence.

1. 6, 12, 18, 24, … ____________________________

2. 5, 9, 13, 17, … ____________________________
3. 7, -1, -9, -17, … ____________________________
4. 16, 12, 8, 4, … ____________________________
5. -28, -23, -18, -13, … ____________________________
6. 26, 20, 14, 8, … ____________________________

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7. -8, -18, -28, -38, … ____________________________
8. 3 ½, 4, 4 ½, 5, … ____________________________
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9. 2, 3, 2, 6, … ____________________________
10. 2.1, 4.2, 6.3, 8.4, … ____________________________

Activity 3

Find the common Difference

WHO IS CONSIDERED “THE GREAT GEOMETER”?

To find the answer find the common difference of each given sequence,
match the letters on the right side and write the letters on the decoder.

Arithmetic Sequence Common Difference

1. -1, 19, 39, 59, … A 6

2. 32, 40, 48, 56, … P -200
3. 31, 37, 43, 49, … G 100
4. 22, -178, -378, -57, … R 30
5. 16, 8, 0, -8, ... A1 9
6. -20, -10, 0, 10, … O 3
7. 24, 124, 224, … L -10
8. 32, 39, 46, 53, … I 20
9. -15, 15, 45, 75, … U -8
10. 29, 32, 35, 38, … U1 -11
11. -7, -2, 3, 8, … E 8
12. 15, 13, 11, 9, … L1 7
13. 15, 5, -5, -15, … S 5
14. 8, 17, 26, 35, … N 10
15. 35, 24, 13, 2, … S1 -2

DECODER:
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3 4 10 8 13 10 6 1 5 11 4 2 9 7 14 2 15 12

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Activity 4

Arithmetic Sequence Search Number Puzzle

There are 15 arithmetic sequences (1st to 5th terms) in this number puzzle.
Find all the arithmetic sequence using horizontal and vertical arrangement.

2 4 6 8 10 20 1 3 2 12 18 21 18 31 20
4 7 12 3 4 10 5 1 8 3 5 8 24 21 35
3 2 7 5 9 7 10 4 2 8 1 20 30 12 15
4 13 3 6 9 12 15 14 5 9 18 27 36 45 9
8 11 19 23 31 19 20 21 7 3 8 12 42 9 1
12 32 11 24 21 12 25 15 8 7 3 9 31 23 6
16 20 14 31 3 6 3 21 8 14 15 16 17 18 8
20 20 3 7 11 15 19 32 6 21 27 10 21 11 15
19 17 4 6 8 12 6 31 12 28 3 13 25 10 9
6 6 12 18 24 30 12 7 11 35 7 8 29 12 5
9 3 5 7 32 25 13 8 6 9 27 30 33 36 39
12 21 29 5 40 34 31 32 7 5 1 39 11 13 17
31 14 27 32 48 58 68 78 88 12 5 48 13 18 19
3 19 20 39 56 21 32 41 49 17 7 57 9 42 8
14 2 13 17 11 19 17 27 18 18 5 66 15 21 3

Arithmetic Sequence

___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________ ___________________ ___________________
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___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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Activity 5

Ipon Challenge!

Now that you understand the concept of arithmetic sequence. It is time

for you to apply what have you learned in real world.

Your task is to create your own Ipon Challenge following arithmetic

sequence. Write your purpose, procedures, and the amount of money you will
save base on your prepared time allotment.

Use any recyclable bottle or box as your piggy bank. Paste the label of
the challenge on your piggy bank. Enjoy Saving!

The following rubric will be used as basis of grading on your Ipon

Challenge.

Criteria 5-Proficient 3-Developing 1-Attempted

The amount of One or two Three or more
money that will save amount of money amount of money
followed an that will save that will save
Pattern
arithmetic sequence does not follow does not follow
an arithmetic an arithmetic
sequence sequence
The piggy bank is The piggy bank is The piggy bank is
100% recyclable almost 100% not recyclable
Materials
materials. recyclable materials.
materials.
The label used One information Two or all
contain all is missing in the information are
information needed label used. missing in the
Label
(purpose, label used.
procedures and
amount of money)

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VI. Assessment
Read each question carefully then write the letter of the best answer from
the given choices.

1. It is a sequence where every term after the first is obtained by adding a

constant called common difference.
A. Arithmetic sequence C. Geometric sequence
B. Fibonacci sequence D. Harmonic sequence

2. Which of the following illustrate an arithmetic sequence?

A. 3,5,9,17, … B. 2,4,6,8, … C. 4,6,8,11, … D. 3,2,4,7, …

3. The following patterns represent an arithmetic sequence EXCEPT

A. 3, 4, 5, 6, … B. 3, 6, 9,12, … C. 5,7,9,11, … D. 6,8,10,14,…

4. What is the next term in the arithmetic sequence 36, 30, 24, 18, …?
A. 4 B. 6 C. 12 D. 15

5. What must be added to the arithmetic sequence 3, 11, 19, 27, …, to get
the next term?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

6. What is the common difference of the arithmetic sequence 3, 7, 11, 15?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

7. If a1 = 12 and r = -13, what is a2?

A. -1 B. 1 C. -25 D. 25

8. The first two terms of an arithmetic sequence are 12 and 19

respectively. What is the third term?
A. 25 B. 26 C. 27 D. 28

9. What are the next three terms of an arithmetic sequence -2, -6, -10, …?
A. -12, -16, -20 B. -14, -18, -22 C. -16, -20, -24 D. -18, -20,-22

10. Which of the following are the first three terms of an = 3n + 2?

A. 5, 8, 11 B. -5, -8, -11 D. 3, 6, 9 D. 3, 5, 9

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VII. Reflection

Now that you already about to finish this lesson, let us sum up what have
you learned. Complete the statement by writing all the things you learned.

I Learned that…
An arithmetic sequence or _______________________________________is
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
In order to determine if the given sequence is an arithmetic sequence or not,
you need to ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

To determine common difference of an arithmetic sequence, ______________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

To write the next term/terms of an arithmetic sequence, ___________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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VIII. References

Dilao, Soledad J., Bernabe, Julieta J. “Intermediate Algebra II”. 2002.

Quezon City, Philippines: JTW Corporation.

Department of Education Curriculum and Standard. 2020. “Most Essential Learning

Competencies with Corresponding CG Codes/Suggested LR.” Pasig City:

DepEd-Bureau of Secondary Education Curriculum Development Division. “Grade 10

Mathematics Learner’s Module”. Pasig City:

Orines, Fernando B.,Mercado, Jesus.2015 “Grade 10 Next Century Mathematics.” Quezon

City: Phoenix Publishing House.

Pascual, Ferdinand. Esguerra, Salvador P., Castaniares, Liezel G. 2007 “Worktext in

Mathematics.” Sta. Ana Manila: Innovative Educational Materials.

Website Links used as References and as Sources of Learning Activities:

Department of Education Learning Resources Portal. 2010. “EASE Module 3 Searching for
Patterns in Sequences, Arithmetic, Geometric and Others” Retrieved from
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/869

Department of Education Learning Resources Portal. 2010. “EASE Module 6 Searching for
Patterns in Sequences, Arithmetic, Geometric and Others” Retrieved from
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/872

Iiabucki. 2014. “Patterns and Sequences”. Retrived from

https://www.slideshare.net/llabucki/patterns-and-sequences-assessment-photo-album

Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) .2017 “ Learning Module in Mathematics

Grade 10/Q1.1 Sequences and Series”. Retrieved from https://peac.org.ph/learning-
module-repository/

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Activity 1
1. arithmetic sequence
Activity 4 2. arithmetic sequence
3. not arithmetic sequence
4. not arithmetic sequence
5. arithmetic sequence
Activity 5 6. arithmetic sequence
7. not arithmetic sequence
Students will be graded base on their output using 8. arithmetic sequence
the rubric. 9. arithmetic sequence
10. not arithmetic sequence
11. arithmetic sequence
12. arithmetic sequence
Assessment 13. arithmetic sequence
14. not arithmetic sequence
1. A 15. arithmetic sequence
2. B
3. D Activity 2
4. C
5. D 1. 30, 36, 42
6. B 2. 21, 25, 29
7. A 3. -25, -33, -41
8. B 4. 0, -4, -8
9. B 5. -8, -3, 2
10. A 6. 2, -4, -10
7. -48, -58, -68
8. 5 ½ , 6, 6 ½
9. 15/2, 9, 21/2
10. 10.5, 12.6, 14.7
Activity 3
1. 20 I
2. 8 E
3. 6 A
4. -200 P
5. -8 U
6. 10 N
7. 100 G
8. 7 L1
9. 30 R
10. 3 O
11. 5 S
12. -2 S1
13. -10 L
14. 9 A1
15. -11 U1
APOLLONIUS PERGAEUS
Answer Key IX.
 X. Development Team

Development Team of the Learning Activity Sheets

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Reviewer: Elizabeth C. Miguel, EdD
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
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