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Algebra 1

4.18.0 Lesson Overview

Algebra 14.18.0 Lesson Overview

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In this lesson, you will learn how a function can be represented by two different equations. You will find any term of an arithmetic sequence directly, by using the nth term formula to find any term number nn.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Describe the nth term.
  • Find terms of sequences directly.
  • Explain why different equations can represent the same sequence.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

  • 4.18.1 Repeated Operations
  • 4.18.2 Identifying Domain for a Function
  • 4.18.3 Define an Arithmetic Sequence by the nth Term
    • 4.18.3: Self Check
    • 4.18.3: Additional Resources
  • 4.18.4 Define a Geometric Sequence by the nth Term
    • 4.18.4: Self Check
    • 4.18.4: Additional Resources
  • 4.18.5 Interchanging between Formulas
    • 4.18.5: Self Check
    • 4.18.5: Additional Resources
  • 4.18.6 Different Types of Equations

After that, you'll practice and review.

  • 4.18.7 Practice
  • 4.18.8 Lesson Summary
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