Exploring Sequences and Series in Algebra II

The video introduces the concept of sequences and series, starting with basic definitions and examples. It explains the importance of understanding domain and range in sequences, and differentiates between finite and infinite sequences. The video also covers how to write rules for sequences and find terms, exploring more complex patterns and rules, including alternating signs and fractions. The session concludes with a summary and homework assignment.

What is a sequence in the context of mathematics?

• A group of equations

• A list of numbers in descending order

• A set of random numbers

• A collection of objects in a specific order

What pattern does the sequence 4, 8, 12, 16 follow?

• Increases by 4

• Decreases by 4

• Increases by 2

• Decreases by 2

What does the domain represent in a sequence?

• The maximum value of the sequence

• The input terms of the sequence

• The set of all possible y-values

• The output values

What is the range in a sequence?

• The horizontal component of the graph

• The set of all x-values used

• The output values from the sequence

• The difference between the highest and lowest values

What distinguishes a finite sequence from an infinite sequence?

• A finite sequence does not have a clear pattern

• An infinite sequence has a limited number of terms

• A finite sequence has a definite end

• An infinite sequence cannot have arithmetic patterns

What does the notation 'n' represent in sequence terms?

• The total number of terms in the sequence

• The sum of the sequence

• The index or position of a term in the sequence

• The common difference in an arithmetic sequence

What does the '...' (ellipsis) indicate in a sequence?

• The sequence has a mistake

• The sequence continues indefinitely

• The sequence repeats the last number

• The sequence stops

How would you describe the sequence generated by the rule 3n - 1 for the first few terms?

• 3, 6, 9, 12

• 0, 3, 6, 9

• 2, 5, 8, 11

• 1, 4, 7, 10

What is the next term in the sequence defined by the rule 4n - 3, if the last term given was 13?

• 17

• 10

• 21

• 14

In the sequence 1, -2, 3, -4, 5, ..., what rule could represent the sequence?

• n * (-1)^n

• n * (-1)^(n+1)

• n^2

• 2n - 1