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The document explains arithmetic and geometric sequences, including their definitions, general term formulas, and examples. It provides practice questions for both types of sequences and highlights the differences between them. Additionally, it includes real-life applications of these sequences, such as taxi fares and water evaporation rates.

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The document explains arithmetic and geometric sequences, including their definitions, general term formulas, and examples. It provides practice questions for both types of sequences and highlights the differences between them. Additionally, it includes real-life applications of these sequences, such as taxi fares and water evaporation rates.

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Sequences and Patterns

1. Arithmetic Sequences
An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between
consecutive terms is constant. This constant difference is called the common difference (d).

General term (nth term) formula:


Tn = a + (n - 1)d
where:
a = first term,
d = common difference,
n = term number.

Example:
Find the nth term of the sequence 5, 10, 15, 20, ...
Here, a = 5, d = 5
Tn = 5 + (n - 1) * 5 = 5n

Practice Questions:
1. Find the 10th term of the sequence 3, 7, 11, 15, ...
2. Find the missing term: 2, 4, __, 8, 10
3. Write the nth term formula for the sequence: 12, 9, 6, 3, ...

2. Geometric Sequences
A geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term is found by multiplying
the previous term by a constant ratio (r).

General term (nth term) formula:


Tn = a * r^(n-1)
where:
a = first term,
r = common ratio,
n = term number.

Example:
Find the nth term of the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ...
Here, a = 3, r = 2
Tn = 3 * 2^(n - 1)

Practice Questions:
1. Find the 6th term of the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, ...
2. Identify whether the sequence is arithmetic or geometric: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...
3. Find the nth term formula for the sequence: 81, 27, 9, 3, ...

3. Differences Between Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences


Arithmetic sequence:
- Common difference (addition or subtraction)
- Formula: Tn = a + (n - 1)d

Geometric sequence:
- Common ratio (multiplication or division)
- Formula: Tn = a * r^(n-1)

Practice Questions:
Identify if the following sequences are arithmetic (A) or geometric (G):
1. 4, 7, 10, 13, ...
2. 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
3. 100, 90, 80, 70, ...
4. 81, 27, 9, 3, ...

4. Real-Life Problems Involving Number Patterns


Example 1 (Arithmetic): A taxi charges Rs. 200 for the first km and Rs. 150 for every
additional km.
Total cost for n km = 200 + (n - 1) * 150

Example 2 (Geometric): A water tank contains 1000 litres, half evaporates daily.
Water left after n days = 1000 * (1/2)^(n - 1)

Practice Question:
A phone’s price increases by Rs. 500 every year, starting at Rs. 10,000. Write the formula to
find the price after n years.

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