Try the following questions dealing with arithmetic sequences and series. You'll need a calculator and a pencil & paper.
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Arithmetic Sequences & Series Quiz

1: In the sequence 3, 12, 21, ..., state the value of the common difference d:  

2: In the sequence  5, 1, -3, ..., state the value of the common difference d:    

3: In the sequence  6, 11, 16, ..., state the value of t4:    

4: In the sequence  -3, 0, 3, 6..., state the value of  n  for the term 6:    

5: In the sequence  4, 7, __, 13, ..., state the value of the missing term:    

6: Given the sequence defined by  tn = 4n + 1, state t12:  

7: Given the sequence  2, 7, 12, ..., state the simplified term formula:    tn =

8: Given the sequence  3, 7, 11, ..., state the value of  t81:  

9: Given the 15-term sequence  5 + 9 + 13 + ... + 61, state the sum:  

10: Given the sequence  3 + 10 + 17 + ... + 101, state the sum:  

11: Given the sequence  24 + 22 + 20 + ..., state S42:  

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