Sequences And Series Flashcards
1
Q
What does a mean and what type of sequence is it used in
A
The first term
Used in arithmetic and geometric sequences
2
Q
Name and explain the two types of sequence
A
Arithmetic - add a constant each time
Geometric - multiply by constant each time
3
Q
What does L stand for and in what sequences is it used in
A
The last term
In arithmetic and geometric sequences
4
Q
What does convergent
A
The graph or sequence converges to a term
5
Q
What does divergent mean
A
Doesn’t converge
6
Q
What does periodic mean
A
Same terms repeat over and over
7
Q
What does oscillate mean
A
When terms jump around a middle value
