1.1 - 1.4 Review

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What is a recursive formula?

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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. For example, the sequence 28, 34, 40, 46, 52 is arithmetic with a common difference of 6.

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What is a geometric sequence?

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How do you find the sum of an arithmetic sequence?

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What is the common ratio in a geometric sequence?

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What is the first term of the sequence 7, 14, 28, 56?

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What is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?

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How do you determine if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric?

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To determine if a sequence is arithmetic, check if the difference between consecutive terms is constant. To determine if it is geometric, check if the ratio of consecutive terms is constant.

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What is the sum of the first 11 terms of the sequence 28, 34, 40, 46, 52?

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The sum of the first 11 terms of the sequence is 638.

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What is the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

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