Arithmetic Sequences as Functions Flashcard

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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.

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

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What is the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

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The common difference is the fixed amount that each term increases or decreases by in an arithmetic sequence. It can be found by subtracting any term from the subsequent term.

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Given the sequence 5, 8, 11, 14, what is the common difference?

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The common difference is 3, as each term increases by 3.

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How do you write an equation for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

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If the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 15 and the common difference is 3, what is the 5th term?

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Write the recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence with first term 10 and common difference 2.

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