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IM Alg2.1.10 Practice: Situations and Sequence Types

A sequence is defined by , for . Write a definition for the  term of .

A geometric sequence, starts 20, 60, . . . Define  recursively and for the  term.

A geometric sequence g starts at 500 and has a growth factor of 0.6. Sketch a graph of g showing the first 5 terms.

An arithmetic sequence has and . Explain or show how to find the value of .

An geometric sequence has and . Explain or show how to find the value of .

A piece of paper has an area of 96 square inches.

Complete the table with the area of the piece of paper , in square inches, after it is folded in half  times.

Define  for the  term.

What is a reasonable domain for the function ? Explain how you know.

Here is a growing pattern:

Describe how the number of dots increases from Stage 1 to Stage 3.

Write a definition for sequence , so that  is the number of dots in Stage .

Is  a geometric sequence, an arithmetic sequence, or neither? Explain how you know.

A paper clip weighs 0.5 grams and an empty envelope weighs 6.75 grams.

Han adds paper clips one at a time to an empty envelope. Complete the table with the weight of the envelope , in grams, after  paper clips have been added.

Does  make sense? Explain how you know.