Quiz & Worksheet - Finding Common Differences of Arithmetic Sequences

Instructions:

Choose an answer and hit 'next'. You will receive your score and answers at the end.

question 1 of 3

Which of the following is an arithmetic sequence?

2, 3, 5, 8, . . . 2, 7, 12, 17, . . . 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, . . .

2, 4, 8, 16, . . . 1, 4, 9, 16, . . .

Worksheet

Print Arithmetic Sequences: Definition & Finding the Common Difference Worksheet

1.
What is the common difference of this arithmetic sequence?
1, 4, 7, 10, . . .

2.
What is the 10th term of this sequence?
2, 4, 6, 8, . . .

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Common differences between a series of numbers can allow you to create a formula to determine an arithmetic sequence, which can be useful when estimating quantities. Test your ability to calculate an arithmetic sequence in this quiz and worksheet, which feature a series of practice questions.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You will be tested over your ability to:

Define an arithmetic sequence
Find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence
Find a specified term in a sequence

Skills Practiced

Problem solving - use acquired knowledge to solve arithmetic sequence practice problems
Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as common difference
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to identify arithmetic sequences in practice problems

Additional Learning

The corresponding lesson, Arithmetic Sequences: Definition & Finding the Common Difference, delves further into this math topic. The lesson covers the following objectives: