INTERACTIVE
HOMEWORK ACTIVITY
YOU WILL COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT WITH YOUR
HOMEWORK AND A PARTNER—DUE AT THE END OF THE
PERIOD
COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON
A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER
A T T A C H P A P E R T O H O M E WO R K T O S U B M I T
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QUESTIONS” WORKSHEET
A sequence is a set of numbers that are in a
particular order.
An Arithmetic Sequence is a sequence that has a
constant value added to each number to make the
next in the set. EX: 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16… (adds 3)
1. Look at the patterns at the top of the page (D-H)
and list any that appear to be an Arithmetic
Sequence.
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In a Geometric Sequence each term is found by
multiplying the previous term by a constant to get
the next. EX: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81… (multiply by 3)
2. Identify any patterns at the top (D-H) that appear
to be a Geometric Sequence.
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QUESTIONS” WORKSHEET
For each toothpick pattern (T, R, and B) create an
input/output table to model the pattern.
3. (T)
(R)
(B)
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4.
a) Describe how the number pattern in the
toothpick tables seem to each be growing
b) Try to write a rule or equation for each table
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5. For each word problem set up an input/output
table to model the situation.
(N)
(L)
(W)
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TODAY?” WORKSHEET
6. Extend EACH table on the page by one additional
row below. Find a point on each graph that you
created to write new (x, y) values on the table from
the graph. (**HINT: Look at where your line crosses
intersections on the grid lines of each graph and
write that point location)
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7. Using a highlighter, find the point where each line
crosses the y-axis. Highlight that point on the
corresponding table. That point is called the
y-intercept
8. Examine the y-intercept and the equation that
goes with each table. Describe any connection
you see.