Arithmetic and geometric sequences
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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. This difference is called the 'common difference.' For example, in the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, the common difference is 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?
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The nth term of an arithmetic sequence can be found using the formula: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d, where a_1 is the first term, d is the common difference, and n is the term number.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a geometric sequence?
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A geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number called the 'common ratio.' For example, in the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, the common ratio is 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the nth term of a geometric sequence?
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The nth term of a geometric sequence can be found using the formula: a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1), where a_1 is the first term, r is the common ratio, and n is the term number.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the common difference in the arithmetic sequence 5, 10, 15, 20?
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The common difference is 5, as each term increases by 5.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the common ratio in the geometric sequence 2, 6, 18, 54?
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The common ratio is 3, as each term is multiplied by 3 to get the next term.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Find the next term in the arithmetic sequence 4, 8, 12, 16.
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The next term is 20.
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