Sequences and series Flashcards
1
Q
Formula for sequences and series
A
aN = n2 + 1
2
Q
Sequence
A
Number separated by commas w/ a pattern
3
Q
Oscillating sequence
A
Goes back and forth between numbers
4
Q
How do you find n?
A
Find the common difference
5
Q
Geometric sequence
A
xN = a * r (n-1)
6
Q
Series
A
A sequence where you add up all the terms
7
Q
Inductive reasoning
A
Prediction of the future based on past
8
Q
Converge
A
The sum of the terms will approve a single value (less than 1)
9
Q
Diverge
A
Infinite and series dosent add up to anything (greater than 1)
10
Q
Geometric series test
A
rN divided by 1-r
11
Q
How do you add up an infinite sum of numbers?
A
Partial sum
12
Q
Fibonacci sequence
A
A sequence where the next number is found by adding the 2 numbers before it
