Questions and Answers
What does the term 'series' refer to?
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?
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.
