Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 39 Issue 2, June 2002
47 – 49
Using Fractions and Series to Solve Problems in a Recursive Setting
David R. Duncan and Bonnie H. Litwiller
Teachers are always seeking ways to connect algebra to real-world situations. The fraction r/S and its associated series provide an opportunity to develop such connections. We will develop these connections in three situations: