Geometric Sequences and Series

We are not using the Pre Calculus 12 textbook for this unit. Please refer to the attachments below. Homework will refer to these pages.

• p.39 # (2-7 bc),9,10,17-19,23

• p.53 # (2-6,8 b),7,10,15,17

• p.63 # (1-3,7,11 be),10,15,18

Sigma Notation Worksheet (answers attached below)

OPTIONAL Review:

• p.67 # 12-23

• Worksheet (given in class) with answers below

Quiz Outline

1. Given a geometric sequence, determine a specific term, determine "n" and determine the sum of a specific number of terms.

2. Given infinite geometric series, determine whether each one is convergent or divergent with supporting reasoning and then determine the sum (if possible)

3. A ball dropping question - determine the height after a certain bounce and determine the vertical distance after a certain number of bounces.

4. A word problem involving geometric series.

5. Sigma notation question where you have to find the sum and determine how many terms there are.