What is an explicit formula in a sequence?
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An explicit formula defines the nth term of a sequence directly as a function of n, allowing you to calculate any term without needing to know the previous terms.
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What is a recursive formula in a sequence?
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A recursive formula defines each term of a sequence based on the previous term(s), requiring knowledge of earlier terms to find later ones.
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How do you evaluate a function at a specific value?
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To evaluate a function f(n) at a specific value n, substitute n into the function's formula and simplify.
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What is a y-intercept in a graph?
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The y-intercept is the point where a graph crosses the y-axis, representing the value of y when x is 0.
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How do you find the rate of change between two points?
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The rate of change is calculated by taking the difference in y-values divided by the difference in x-values between two points.
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What does it mean for a sequence to be increasing?
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A sequence is increasing if each term is greater than the previous term.
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What does it mean for a sequence to be decreasing?
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A sequence is decreasing if each term is less than the previous term.
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