options: Observe using graphs and tables that a quantity increasing exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity increasing linearly, quadratically, or (more generally) as a polynomial function.

Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two input-output pairs (include reading these from a table).

Distinguish between situations that can be modeled with linear functions and with exponential functions.

For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^(ct) = d where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.
problem_activity: Problem 1
The formula for an explicit rule for an arithmetic sequence is given by
$${a_n=a_1+d(n-1)}$$
, where
$$d$$
is the common difference and
$$n$$
is the term number.
Write an explicit rule for the number of tiles in each pattern shown below.
a.
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b.
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c.
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Problem 2
An arithmetic sequence is shown below.
$${29,\space 22,\space15,\space8,\space1,\space…}$$
Write a recursive formula to represent the sequence.
Write an explicit formula to represent the sequence.
Find the 10th term in the sequence.
Find the 100th term in the sequence.
Problem 3
An arithmetic sequence is described by either a recursive or explicit rule below. If given a recursive rule, provide the explicit rule. If given the explicit rule, give the recursive rule.
a.
$${f(n)=6(n-1)+1}$$
, for
$${n\geq1}$$
b.
$${a_{n+1}=a_n-{3\over2}}$$
,
$${a_1=10}$$


correct_option_index: 1