This math topic focuses on finding the first three terms of arithmetic number sequences. Each problem presents a different linear formula, and students must calculate the sequence by substituting integer values starting from 1. These problems help develop skills in handling arithmetic sequences, understanding algebraic expressions, and applying substitution in formulas to find sequential terms. The broader context of these exercises is an introduction to patterning and number patterns.

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Number Sequences - Arithmetic, First Terms Worksheet

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Number Sequences - Arithmetic, First Terms
1
What are the first 3 terms, starting with p = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 3p + 9
a
13, 17, 21
b
28, 29, 30
c
12, 15, 18
d
11, 13, 15
e
-6, -3, 0
f
12, 21, 30
2
What are the first 3 terms, starting with c = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 5c + 2
a
11, 12, 13
b
7, 12, 17
c
3, 8, 13
d
8, 14, 20
e
7, 9, 11
f
6, 10, 14
3
What are the first 3 terms, starting with r = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 8r - 9
a
16, 23, 30
b
18, 27, 36
c
17, 26, 35
d
17, 25, 33
e
-1, 7, 15
f
73, 74, 75
4
What are the first 3 terms, starting with c = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 9c - 4
a
14, 24, 34
b
13, 22, 31
c
12, 20, 28
d
13, 17, 21
e
37, 38, 39
f
5, 14, 23
5
What are the first 3 terms, starting with p = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 6p - 3
a
9, 15, 21
b
3, 9, 15
c
8, 13, 18
d
10, 17, 24
e
19, 20, 21
f
9, 12, 15
6
What are the first 3 terms, starting with x = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 7x - 3
a
10, 13, 16
b
10, 17, 24
c
4, 11, 18
d
9, 15, 21
e
11, 19, 27
f
22, 23, 24
7
What are the first 3 terms, starting with m = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 5m - 2
a
3, 8, 13
b
8, 14, 20
c
7, 9, 11
d
7, 12, 17
e
11, 12, 13
f
6, 10, 14
8
What are the first 3 terms, starting with z = 1 in this number sequence
A LaTex expression showing 5z - 5
a
26, 27, 28
b
11, 16, 21
c
9, 13, 17
d
11, 17, 23
e
10, 15, 20
f
0, 5, 10