12.1-12.

3 Review Algebra II
Arithmetic
Sequence
Arithmetic Series

an = a1 + (n 1)d

Geometric
Sequence
Geometric Series

a n a1 r n 1

S n=n

Sn

( a +a2 )

a1 1 r n
1 r

Write the next term in the sequence. Then write a rule for the nth term.
1.

7, 11, 15, 19,

2.

-3, 6, -9, 12,

3.

2 2 2 2
, , , , ...
3 9 27 81

Find the sum of the series.

5

4.

n 1

5.

3i 5
i2

6.

5
k 1

Write a rule for the nth term an of the arithmetic or geometric sequence. Find a8, then
find the sum of the first 8 terms of the sequence using the formula.
7.

7, 10, 13, 16, .

8.

5, 10, 20, 40, 80,

9.

2 2
2
6, 2, , , , ...
3 9 27

10.

3, 1, -1, -3, -5,

11.

You are trying to find the maximum weight that you can lift in a weightlifting exercise. You start
with a single lift of 125 pounds. Then you increase the weight by 2 pounds and try again. You
repeat this procedure until you reach a weight that you are unable to lift.

12.

a.

Write a rule for the total weight of your nth lifting attempt.

b.

You are unable to lift the weight on your sixth lift. So, based on your fifth lift, what is the
maximum amount of weight that you can lift in this exercise?

c.

Find the sum of the weights lifted in your five successful lifts.

You invest $20,000 in a retirement plan. The plan is expected to have an annual return of 12%.
Write a rule for the amount of money an available in the plan at the beginning of the n th year. What
is the balance of the account at the beginning of the 20th year?