Sequences Flashcards
1
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Arithmetic Sequences
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Sequences that have a common difference.
The common difference in the sequence is the amount of change that is added or subtracted to get from one term to the next term in the sequence.
2
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Geometric Sequence
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Sequences that have a common ratio, or multiplier.
The common ratio in the sequence is the amount you multiply by to get from one term to the next.
3
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Complex patterns
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have two patterns in them
4
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Arithmetic Formula
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The equation format for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence:
tn=a1+d(n-1)
nth term = first term + common difference (term number -1)
5
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Geometric Formula
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The equation format for the nth term of an geometric sequence:
tn=a1r^(n-1)
nth term = first term * common ratio ^(term number - 1)
