Arithmetic Series

Learning Competency Arithmetic Series

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able

to determine arithmetic means, nth term of an
arithmetic sequence, and sum of the terms of a given
arithmetic sequence.
 Objectives Arithmetic Series

At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to

do the following:

● Accurately differentiate an arithmetic series from

arithmetic sequence.
● Correctly solve for the sum of the first terms of an
arithmetic sequence.
● Correctly solve real-life problems involving
arithmetic series.
Let us say that you are in a
theater. You noticed that there
are 15 seats in the first row, 16
on the second row, 17 on the
third row, and so on, until the
last row.

How would you know how many

chairs are there?

Arithmetic Series
We can easily determine how many chairs are there through
the use of arithmetic sequence.

In this lesson, we will discuss about arithmetic series and its

applications.

Arithmetic Series
 Essential Questions Arithmetic Series

● How will you determine the necessary variables needed to

solve for the first terms of an arithmetic series?

● How will you solve for the sum of the first terms of an
arithmetic series?
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Arithmetic Series

This refers to the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic

sequence, written as .
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Arithmetic Series

Example:
The sum of the first five terms of an arithmetic series is
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Sum of the First Terms of an Arithmetic Sequence

The arithmetic series can be solved using the following

formula.
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Sum of the First Terms of an Arithmetic Sequence

Alternatively, another formula can be used to solve for the first

terms of an arithmetic series.
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Sum of the First Terms of an Arithmetic Sequence

Example:
The sum of the first ten positive integers can be solved using
the arithmetic series. Given that , , and , it follows that
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Sum of the First Terms of an Arithmetic Sequence

Example:
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Let’sit!Practice Arithmetic Series

Example 1: Find the sum of the terms of an arithmetic series

given that , , and .
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Example 1: Find the sum of the terms of an arithmetic series

given that , , and .

Solution:
In the given example, the variables , , and are given. We can
use the formula to solve for the sum of the terms of the
arithmetic series.
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Example 1: Find the sum of the terms of an arithmetic series

given that , , and .

Solution:
Substituting , , and , we get
 Solution to Let’s Practice Arithmetic Series

Example 1: Find the sum of the terms of an arithmetic series

given that , , and .

Solution:
Therefore, the sum of the terms of the given arithmetic series
is .
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Let’sit!Practice Arithmetic Series

Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
1. Determine the necessary variables in the given arithmetic
sequence.

It can be observed that the first term of the sequence is . Also,

since we would like to determine the sum of the first 20 terms
of the arithmetic sequence, it follows that .
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
Next, we should determine the common difference of the
arithmetic sequence. This is obtained by subtracting the two
consecutive terms of the sequence.
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
Since and , it follows that
 Solution to Let’s Practice Arithmetic Series

Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
2. Determine the sum of the arithmetic series.

Since we know that values of the variables , , and , then we can

solve the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic series
using the formula on the next slide.
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
2. Determine the sum of the arithmetic series.
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
Substitute , , and , we get
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
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Example 2: Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic

sequence
Solution:
Thus, the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic sequence
is .
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Individual Practice:
1. Find the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic
sequence , , , , …

2. The 3rd term of an arithmetic sequence is and its 6th

term is 9. Write the first 8 terms of the sequence
and find its sum.
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Group Practice: To be done in groups of two to five

The drama club of a school will stage a benefit play for the
victims of the recent typhoon. There are 20 rows of seats in
the school auditorium: 25 seats are in the 1st row, 27 seats
on the 2nd row, 29 seats on the 3rd row, and so on. If the
club plans to give complimentary tickets on the last row, how
many complimentary tickets will they give? How much is the
seating capacity of the school auditorium?
 Key Points Arithmetic Series

● An arithmetic series refers to the sum of the first terms

of an arithmetic sequence, written as .
 Key Points Arithmetic Series

● The sum of the first terms of an arithmetic sequence

can be solved using the following formula:
 Bibliography Arithmetic Series

Pierce, Rod. (16 Jan 2018). "Arithmetic Sequences and Sums". Math Is Fun. Retrieved 18 Feb 2019 from
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/sequences-sums-arithmetic.html