SEQUENCES

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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 the rule for the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?

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Add 2.

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What is the rule for the sequence: 10, 20, 30, 40, ...?

Back

Add 10.

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What is the rule for the sequence: -2, 2, -2, 2, ...?

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Multiply by -1.

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What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 8, 14, 20, ...?

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26.

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

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Use the formula: nth term = first term + (n-1) * common difference.

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What is a common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

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The constant amount that is added to each term to get the next term.

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What is a geometric sequence?

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A sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio.

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What is the rule for the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?

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Multiply by 2.

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What is the common ratio in the sequence: 5, 10, 20, 40, ...?

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Multiply by 2.