Mrs. J Exam Review: Sequences and Functions Exam 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 common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

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The common difference is the fixed amount added to each term to get the next term in the sequence.

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Find the common difference in the sequence 9, 14, 19, 24, 29.

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5

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Find the common difference in the sequence 7, 10, 13, 16, 19.

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3

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise over run between two points on the line.

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Find the slope of the line given by the equation y = -2x + 5.

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-2

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What is a y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is the point where a line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.

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What does it mean for a sequence to be linear?

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A linear sequence is one where the difference between consecutive terms is constant, forming a straight line when graphed.

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

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