Dot chain sequences

In this lesson, we will learn how to group dot chains and generalise to find n-chains. We formulate calculations that represent dot chains.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What do we mean if we describe a sequence as "descending"?

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Q2.Which of the following is an example of a descending sequence?

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Q3.What is the nth term of 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, ...?

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Q4.What is the nth term of -4, -7, -10, -13, ...?

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Q5.Find the first 5 terms of the sequence -5n + 2.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What do we mean if we describe a sequence as "descending"?

1/5

Q2.Which of the following is an example of a descending sequence?

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Q3.What is the nth term of 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, ...?

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Q4.What is the nth term of -4, -7, -10, -13, ...?

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Q5.Find the first 5 terms of the sequence -5n + 2.

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Dot Chain Sequences Quiz

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Q1.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

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Q2.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 8 x 3 + 1, what would the tracking calculation for a 20-chain?

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Q3.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

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Q4.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 3 x 7 + 3 + 1, what would be the tracking calculation for an 100-chain?

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Q5.Using the grouping of this 3-chain, what is the tracking calculation for an n-chain? Write you answer as an algebraic expression.

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Dot Chain Sequences Quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

1/5

Q2.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 8 x 3 + 1, what would the tracking calculation for a 20-chain?

2/5

Q3.What is the tracking calculation for the grouping of this 3-chain?

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Q4.If the tracking calculation for this 3-chain is 3 x 7 + 3 + 1, what would be the tracking calculation for an 100-chain?

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Q5.Using the grouping of this 3-chain, what is the tracking calculation for an n-chain? Write you answer as an algebraic expression.

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Lesson summary: Dot chain sequences

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