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What does the term 'series' refer to?
What does the term 'series' refer to?
What is summation notation?
What is summation notation?
Uses the Greek letter (capital sigma) to denote the sum of a sequence defined by a rule
What does the term 'partial term' refer to?
What does the term 'partial term' refer to?
Sum of a specified number of terms of a sequence
Study Notes
Series
- Represents the total sum obtained from adding the terms of a sequence.
- It can be finite or infinite, depending on the number of terms included.
Summation Notation
- Utilizes the Greek letter Sigma (Σ) to symbolize summation.
- Provides a concise way to express the sum of a sequence defined by a specific rule or formula.
- The general form includes limits to specify which terms to include in the summation.
Partial Term
- Refers to the sum calculated from a predetermined number of terms within a sequence.
- Useful for evaluating the sum of the initial segments of a sequence without needing the entire series.
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Explore key concepts in Algebra 2 related to series and summation notation through these flashcards. Each card provides essential definitions to help strengthen your understanding of sequences and the notation used to describe their sums.
