Sequences Flashcard

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Are arithmatic sequences Linear or Non Linear?

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Linear

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Are geometric sequences Linear or Non-Linear?

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Non-Linear

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The value of t₂ in the sequence 0.5, 2.0, 3.5, 5.0.... is:

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3.5

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The common difference, d, is defined as.....

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How much an arithmatic sequence goes up or down by each time.

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The common ratio, r, is defined as.....

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How much a geometric sequence is multiplied by each time.

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t_n = a + nD

This formula is called what and is used for.....

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The 'Nth Rule'.

Finding the value of a term in an arithmatic sequence. It skips ahead.

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t_n = Rⁿ x a

This formula is called what and is used for.....

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The 'Nth Rule'.

Finding the value of a term in a geometric sequence. It skips ahead.

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t₀ = a, t_n+1 = t_n + D

This formula is called what and is used for.....

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Recursion.

Finding the value of the next term in an arithmatic sequence. It only solves for one term at a time.

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t₀ = a, t_n+1 = t_n x R

This formula is called what and is used for.....

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Recursion.

Finding the value of the next term in a geometric sequence. It only solves for one term at a time.

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If something is increasing by 5%, what would you times it by?

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1.05