Arithmetic Sequences Review

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What is an arithmetic sequence?

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An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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What is the explicit formula for the n-th term of an arithmetic sequence?

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If the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5 and the common difference is 3, what is the 10th term?

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How do you find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

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What is the first term (a_1) and common difference (d) for the sequence 4, 7, 10, 13, ...?

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What is the formula to find the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence?

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If the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 10 and the common difference is -2, what is the 5th term?

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What is the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric sequence?

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In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between terms is constant, while in a geometric sequence, the ratio between terms is constant.

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Given the sequence 1, 4, 7, 10, ..., what is the 20th term?

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Is the sequence 3, 6, 9, 12, ... arithmetic? If so, what is the common difference?

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