SEQUENCE vocab

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Sequence: A set of numbers in a special order.

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A set of numbers arranged in a special order or pattern.

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Geometric Sequence

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Each term is found by multiplying the previous term by the same number.

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Common Ratio

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The number multiplied to the term each time.

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Arithmetic Sequence: Each term is found by adding the same number to the previous term.

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Each term is found by adding the same number to the previous term.

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Term

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the "position" of the number in the sequence

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Initial value

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The first term of the sequence.

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Linear Function

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A function that forms a line when graphed, arithmetic sequence.

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Explicit Formula

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A formula for direct computation of any term in a sequence.

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Common Difference

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The number added to the term each time.

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Exponential Growth

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Growth of population, multiplies by same ratio, Geometric sequence