Optional Arithmetic & Linear Flashcard Review

Front

What is the slope that is perpendicular to m = 5/8?

Back

-8/5

Front

Find the first term of the sequence where a14=68 and d=3.

Back

29

Front

What type of slope does a horizontal line have?

Back

Zero slope

Front

Is the sequence -3, 3, -3, 3, ... arithmetic?

Back

No

Front

Create the explicit formula for the sequence: 2, 8, 14, ...

Back

a_n = 6n - 4

Front

What is the definition of an arithmetic sequence?

Back

A sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

Front

How do you find the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

Back

Use the formula a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d, where a_1 is the first term and d is the common difference.

Front

What is the common difference in the sequence 5, 8, 11, 14?

Back

3

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive slope

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative slope