A2A | U1Q1 | Intro to Sequences & Series (ATA Flashcard 10-1 Pt 1)

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follow a specific pattern or rule.

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What is a series?

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A series is the sum of the terms of a sequence.

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Define partial sum.

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A partial sum is the sum of the first 'n' terms of a sequence.

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What is an arithmetic sequence?

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An arithmetic sequence is a sequence in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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How do you find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

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The common difference is found by subtracting any term from the subsequent term.

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

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What is a geometric sequence?

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A geometric sequence is a sequence in which each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio.

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How do you find the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series?

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What is the explicit formula for a quadratic sequence?

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What is the difference between a sequence and a series?

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A sequence is a list of numbers, while a series is the sum of the numbers in a sequence.