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Triangle Series
Your algebra learners emphasize the"geometric" in geometric series as they use a common ratio between algebraic terms and find that it corresponds to a repeated similarity transformation.
CK-12 Foundation
Sums of Geometric Series
Geometric series either get bigger or approach a single number. So, how do you know which it is? An interactive presents three different geometric series with varying common ratios. With the aid of patterns, pupils determine values of r...
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Infinite Geometric Series
In this infinite geometric series worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 33 various types of problems. First, they find the sum of the infinite geometric series for each of the given. Then, students find the range of values for each...
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Arithmetic or Geometric Series
In this Algebra II/Trigonometry worksheet, 11th graders evaluate arithmetic and geometric series. The two page worksheet contains ten multiple-choice problems. Answers provided.
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Geometric Series 2.3
Students will determine if a series of numbers are geometric, arithmetic, or neither and determine the common ratio if appropriate. In this geometric units lesson, students given a geometric series, determine the general term, and the...
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Worksheet 31 - Infinite Sum
In this infinite sum worksheet, students identify an infinite geometric series, and use the Riemann sum. This one-page worksheet contains 6 multi-step problems.
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Series
Add it all together. Pupils learn how Gauss was able to add the numbers from 1 to 100 so quickly and arrive at a formula to find the sum of a given number of terms of an arithmetic series. Scholars learn the formula to find the sum for a...
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A Lifetime of Savings
Sometimes people who seem to lead what would be considered an ordinary life do extraordinary things. Such was the case with Oseola McCarty, who donated a large sum of money for a university scholarship fund in her name. Oseala lived her...
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Sum of Infinite Geometric Series
Your mathematicians solve problems using geometric series in this pre-calculus lesson. They divide a unit square into very small pieces and identify the reasoning behind the sum of a series being less than one.
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Trigonometry Practice Series #3
For this trigonometry worksheet, students calculate the sum of the terms in an arithmetic and geometric series. This two-page worksheet contains 5 multi-step problems. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Infinite Geometric Series
Eleventh graders investigate infinite geometric series. In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders explore partial sums of geometric series, converging and diverging series, and sums of infinite geometric series. The TI-nspire handheld...
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Problem of the Day #8: Geometric Series
In this geometric series worksheet, students examine the terms of a series and prove the sum of given terms. They give examples of geometric series. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Finite Geometric Series
In this geometric series worksheet, students find the nth term in a sequence. They evaluate a given geometric sequence and determine the number of terms in a geometric series. This two-page worksheet contains 26 problems. Answers are...
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An Application of Linear Equations
Just how far will the Facebook post go? Lead a discussion on how to manipulate the sum of a geometric series to figure out a formula to find the sum at any step. The plan contains an alternative to the discussion with more accessible...
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Finding the missing vales and the sums for Geometric Series
In this geometric sums worksheet, students find the indicated sum of eight geometric series, the missing values of ten series, and solves for twelve addition problems related to geometric series.
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Arithmetic Series
Fall for a series. Learners determine how to find out how far a skydiver falls in the first 20 seconds. The Algebra II lesson introduces the idea of adding up the terms of an arithmetic sequence. Pupils learn how to use Sigma notation to...
CK-12 Foundation
Sums of Finite Arithmetic Series: Triangular Numbers
Using a slider, scholars build triangular numbers and their associated rectangles and use the geometric display to find the pattern to determine the next triangular number. They then relate that number to the area of the rectangle to...
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Arithmetic and Geometric Series
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the sum of a finite, geometric or arithmetic series. There are 5 multiple choice questions.
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Sequences and Series
In this sequences and series worksheet, students find the sum of a given geometric series. They use sigma notation to express a geometric series. This one-page worksheet contains 12 problems.
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Infinite Geometric Series
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use their knowledge of infinite geometric series to solve problems such as determine in the sum of a series, solving word problems, and converting repeating decimals to fractions. The one page...
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Summations 1
In this Pre-calculus worksheet, students determine the sum of the indicated number of terms of the arithmetic or geometric series. The one page worksheet contains fifteen problems. Answers are provided.
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Infinity
Learners determine the sum of an infinite geometric series. In this determining the sum of an infinite geometric series lesson, students discuss how the sum of an infinite geometric series is a paradox. Learners use the sum of an...
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The Mathematics Behind a Structured Savings Plan
Make your money work for you. Future economists learn how to apply sigma notation and how to calculate the sum of a finite geometric series. The skill is essential in determining the future value of a structured savings plan with...
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Credit Cards
Teach adolescents to use credit responsibly. The 32nd installment of a 35-part module covers how to calculate credit card payments using a geometric series. It teaches terminology and concepts necessary to understand credit card debt.