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Arithmetic Sequences (Explicit & Recursive) (Algebra 2)

Free printable Algebra 2 algebra worksheet on arithmetic sequences: finding the nth term with aₙ = a₁ + (n - 1)d, writing explicit formulas, and writing recursive formulas.

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Algebra 2: Arithmetic Sequences (Explicit & Recursive)

Use the explicit formula aₙ = a₁ + (n - 1)d to find terms, write an explicit formula for a sequence, or write a recursive formula.

  1. 1.
    An arithmetic sequence has first term a₁ = 2 and common difference d = -7. Find the 10th term.
  2. 2.
    An arithmetic sequence has first term a₁ = 10 and common difference d = -7. Find the 16th term.
  3. 3.
    An arithmetic sequence has first term a₁ = 2 and common difference d = 6. Find the 20th term.
  4. 4.
    An arithmetic sequence has first term a₁ = 9 and common difference d = -7. Find the 20th term.
  5. 5.
    Write an explicit formula for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence 7, 13, 19, 25, ...
  6. 6.
    Write an explicit formula for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence 1, 8, 15, 22, ...
  7. 7.
    Write an explicit formula for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence 7, 2, -3, -8, ...
  8. 8.
    Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence 2, 10, 18, 26, ...
  9. 9.
    Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence 7, 2, -3, -8, ...
  10. 10.
    Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence 2, -3, -8, -13, ...
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