Rules for a Sequence

4.14.4 Rules for a Sequence

4.14.4 • Rules for a Sequence

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A sequence starts 3, 6, . . .

1.

Give a rule the sequence could follow, and list the next 3 terms.

Compare your answer:

Each term adds 3 from the previous term. The next three terms are 9, 12, 15.

2.

Give a different rule the sequence could follow, and list the next 3 terms.

Compare your answer:

Each term doubles the previous term. The next three terms are 12, 24, 48.

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