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What is the common difference, denoted as $$d$$, in an arithmetic sequence?

  • The constant value added to each term to get the next term. (correct)
  • The number of terms in the sequence.
  • The square root of the first term.
  • The ratio between consecutive terms.

In the formula $$T_n = a + (n - 1)d$$ for an arithmetic sequence, what does $$n$$ represent?

  • The common difference.
  • The first term.
  • The position of the term in the sequence. (correct)
  • The value of the $$n$$-th term.

How do you determine if a sequence is arithmetic?

  • Verify if the difference between consecutive terms is constant. (correct)
  • Check if the square root of consecutive terms is constant.
  • Check if the ratio between consecutive terms is constant.
  • See if the product of consecutive terms is constant.

What does the graph of an arithmetic sequence look like when $$T_n$$ is plotted against $$n$$?

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In a geometric sequence, what does the common ratio (r) represent?

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How is the geometric mean calculated between two numbers $$a$$ and $$b$$?

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What type of graph is produced when plotting $$T_n$$ against $$n$$ for a geometric sequence?

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Given the arithmetic sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, ..., what is the common difference?

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Find the 10th term of the arithmetic sequence where the first term is 3 and the common difference is 4.

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Determine the arithmetic mean between 7 and 15.

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If the first term of a geometric sequence is 2 and the common ratio is 3, what is the 4th term?

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What is the geometric mean between 4 and 9?

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Which condition must be met for an infinite geometric series to converge?

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Which of the following is an example of a finite series?

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Express the sum of the first 5 terms of a sequence $$T_i$$ using sigma notation.

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What is the sum of the infinite geometric series with first term $$a = 4$$ and common ratio $$r = \frac{1}{2}$$?

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What formula is used to calculate the sum of a finite arithmetic series when the first term $$(a)$$, last term $$(l)$$, and number of terms $$(n)$$ are known?

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The sum of the first $$n$$ terms of an arithmetic series is given by $$S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d]$$. If $$a = 5$$, $$d = 3$$, and $$n = 10$$, find $$S_{10}$$.

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What is the sum of the first 100 positive integers?

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The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 2, and the common difference is 5. If the $$n$$-th term is 62, what is the value of $$n$$?

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The fourth term of a geometric sequence is 24, and the common ratio is 2. What is the first term?

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Find the sum of the first 6 terms of the geometric series: 3 + 6 + 12 + 24 + ...

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The second term of an arithmetic sequence is 7, and the fourth term is 15. Find the common difference.

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Determine the sum of the infinite geometric series: $$9 + 3 + 1 + \frac{1}{3} + \ldots$$

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Suppose the sum of an infinite geometric series is 36 and the common ratio is $$\frac{1}{3}$$. What is the first term?

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For an arithmetic sequence, the sum of the first 6 terms is 57, and the first term is 2. What is the common difference?

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The second and fifth terms of a geometric sequence are 6 and -48, respectively. What is the common ratio?

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If the sum of an infinite geometric series is 64, and the first term is 16, find the common ratio.

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The arithmetic mean of two numbers is 13, and their geometric mean is 12. What are the two numbers?

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Given an arithmetic series with first term $$a$$, common difference $$d$$, and last term $$l$$, derive a formula for the sum of the series $$S_n$$ in terms of $$a$$, $$d$$, and $$l$$ only, without explicitly using $$n$$.

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Consider the infinite geometric series $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} ar^{n-1}$$. Given that the sum of the series is $$S$$ and the sum of the squares of the terms is also $$S$$, find the value of $$a$$ in terms of $$S$$. Assume $$a > 0$$.

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Given a sequence where the term $$T_n = n^2 + 1$$, calculate the value of the sum $$\sum_{n=1}^{5} T_n$$.

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What is the defining characteristic of an arithmetic sequence?

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In the arithmetic sequence formula, $T_n = a + (n - 1)d$, which component represents the first term of the sequence?

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If the first term of an arithmetic sequence is 4 and the common difference is -2, what is the third term?

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To confirm if a sequence is arithmetic, what must be consistent between consecutive terms?

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What is the arithmetic mean between two numbers, 10 and 20?

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Graphically, what shape is formed when plotting the terms of an arithmetic sequence ($T_n$) against their position ($n$)?

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If the differences between consecutive terms in a sequence are not constant, can the sequence be arithmetic?

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What does a positive common difference in an arithmetic sequence indicate about the sequence?

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Which of the following sequences is an arithmetic sequence?

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What is the defining characteristic of a geometric sequence?

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In the formula $T_n = ar^{n-1}$ for a geometric sequence, what does 'r' represent?

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If the first term of a geometric sequence is 2 and the common ratio is 3, what is the second term?

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To check if a sequence is geometric, what should be constant between consecutive terms?

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What type of graph is formed when plotting terms of a geometric sequence ($T_n$) against their position ($n$)?

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If the ratios between consecutive terms in a sequence are not constant, can the sequence be geometric?

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What does a common ratio $r > 1$ in a geometric sequence indicate about the sequence's growth?

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Which of the following sequences is a geometric sequence?

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What is a series?

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What distinguishes a finite series from an infinite series?

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What does the symbol '$\Sigma$' represent in sigma notation?

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In the sigma notation $\sum_{i=m}^{n} T_i$, what does 'i' represent?

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What is the formula for the sum of the first $n$ terms of a finite geometric series?

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Under what condition does an infinite geometric series converge?

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What is the formula for the sum of a convergent infinite geometric series?

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For a finite arithmetic series, what does 'l' represent in the formula $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a + l)$?

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What is the sum of the first 5 terms of the arithmetic series if the first term is 2 and the common difference is 3?

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What method did Karl Friedrich Gauss famously use to calculate the sum of the first 100 positive integers?

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For an arithmetic series, which formula is used when the last term ($l$) is known instead of the common difference ($d$)?

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An infinite geometric series has a first term of 6 and a common ratio of $-\frac{1}{2}$. What is its sum?

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For what values of the common ratio 'r' does a geometric sequence alternate in sign?

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Consider a geometric sequence with first term $a$ and common ratio $r$. If the second term is 10 and the fourth term is 40, what is the common ratio $r$ (assuming $r>0$)?

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The sum of the first two terms of an arithmetic sequence is 8, and the sum of the first four terms is 24. What is the first term?

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The third term of a geometric sequence is 12 and the sixth term is 96. What is the common ratio $r$?

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A sequence is defined by $T_n = 3n^2 - 2$. What is the sum of the first 3 terms?

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The sum of an infinite geometric series is 27 and the first term is 18. What is the common ratio?

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If the sum of the first $n$ terms of an arithmetic series is given by $S_n = 2n^2 + 3n$, what is the common difference of this series?

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Consider two arithmetic sequences. The first sequence starts with 5 and has a common difference of 3. The second sequence starts with 2 and has a common difference of 4. For which term number $n$ will the $n$-th term of the second sequence first exceed the $n$-th term of the first sequence?

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Flashcards

Arithmetic Sequence

A sequence where each term is found by adding a constant value to the previous term.

Common Difference (d)

The constant value added to each term in an arithmetic sequence.

Arithmetic Sequence Formula

The formula to find the nth term ((T_n)) of an arithmetic sequence: [T_n = a + (n - 1)d]

First Term (a)

The first term in a sequence, often denoted as 'a'.

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Finding Common Difference

Check if the difference between consecutive terms is constant: [d = T_2 - T_1 = T_3 - T_2 = ...]

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Arithmetic Mean

The average of two numbers. It creates an arithmetic sequence.

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Graphical Representation

Plotting term values against their position yields a straight line.

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Geometric Sequence

A sequence of numbers where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant.

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Common Ratio (r)

The constant value multiplied by each term in a geometric sequence.

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Geometric Sequence Formula

The formula to find the nth term ((T_n)) of a geometric sequence: [T_n = ar^{n-1}]

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Finding Common Ratio

Check if the ratio between consecutive terms is constant: [r = \frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{T_3}{T_2} = ...]

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Geometric Mean

The value between two numbers that forms a geometric sequence with them: [\text{Geometric Mean} = \sqrt{ab}]

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Graphical Representation (Geometric)

Plotting term values against their position yields an exponential graph.

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Series

The sum of the terms of a sequence.

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Finite Series

The sum of a specific number of terms in a sequence: [S_n = T_1 + T_2 + T_3 + \cdots + T_n]

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Infinite Series

The sum of infinitely many terms of a sequence: [S_\infty = T_1 + T_2 + T_3 + \cdots]

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Sigma Notation

A notation using the summation symbol ((\Sigma)) to represent the sum of terms in a sequence.

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Sigma Notation General Form

General form of sigma notation: [\sum_{i=m}^{n} T_i = T_m + T_{m+1} + \cdots + T_{n-1} + T_n]

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Finite Geometric Series

A geometric sequence where a known number of terms are summed.

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Finite Geometric Series Formula

The sum of the first (n) terms of a geometric series: [S_n = \frac{a(1 - r^n)}{1 - r}]

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Infinite Geometric Series

A series where the number of terms approaches infinity.

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Sum of Infinite Geometric Series.

Exists only if (-1 < r < 1); Formula: [S_\infty = \frac{a}{1 - r}]

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Infinite Series: Convergence Condition

If (-1 < r < 1). Otherwise it diverges.

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Finite Arithmetic Series

Summing a finite number of terms in an arithmetic sequence.

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Gauss's Method.

A method to derive the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series.

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Finite Arithmetic Series Formula

Sum of an arithmetic series with 'n' terms, first term 'a', and last term 'l': [S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a + l).]

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Finite Arithmetic Series Formula (alternative)

Another formula for the sum of an arithmetic series: [S_n = \frac{n}{2} \bigl[2a + (n - 1)d\bigr]]

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Arithmetic Sequence: Definition

A sequence of numbers with a constant difference between consecutive terms.

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T_n in Arithmetic Sequences

The nth term in an arithmetic sequence.

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Determining Terms: Arithmetic

A way to determine terms in an arithmetic sequence, starting from the first term.

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r in Geometric Sequences

A singular value that defines and determines the progression of a geometric sequence.

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Determining Terms: Geometric

A way to determine the terms in a geometric sequence.

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Series Definition

The sum of adding terms together.

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Finite Series: Summation Limit

Summing a specific, limited number of terms.

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Infinite Series: Unending Sum

The sum continues indefinitely.

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Sigma Notation Purpose

Represents adding terms using (\Sigma), with defined start and end points.

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Lower Bound in Sigma Notation

In (\sum_{i=m}^{n} T_i), this is the starting point of summation.

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Upper Bound in Sigma Notation

In (\sum_{i=m}^{n} T_i), this is the ending point of summation.

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Geometric Series: Limited Terms

A geometric series with a known number of terms being summed.

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Geometric Series: Infinite Terms

A geometric series where the number of terms approaches infinity.

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Convergent Series

A series that sums to a finite value.

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Divergent Series

A series that doesn't sum to a finite value; it goes to infinity or oscillates.

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Arithmetic Series: Limited Terms

An arithmetic sequence where a certain number of terms are summed.

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Sum of First 100 Integers.

The sum of consecutive integers from 1 to 100.

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Study Notes

  • Arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, and series are types of number patterns

Arithmetic Sequences

  • An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers where the difference between consecutive terms is constant.
  • This constant value is the common difference, (d).
  • The general formula for the (n)-th term ((T_n)) of an arithmetic sequence:
  • (T_n = a + (n - 1)d)
  • (n) is the term position in the sequence
  • (a) is the first term
  • (d) is the common difference
  • To determine terms:
  • First term ((T_1)): (a)
  • Second term ((T_2)): (T_1 + d)
  • Third term ((T_3)): (T_2 + d)
  • The common difference (d) is found by:
  • (d = T_2 - T_1 = T_3 - T_2 = \ldots = T_n - T_{n-1})
  • The arithmetic mean between two numbers is their average:
  • (\frac{\text{First Term} + \text{Second Term}}{2})
  • It forms an arithmetic sequence with those numbers.
  • Graphically, plotting (T_n) against (n) for an arithmetic sequence results in a straight line, where the gradient represents the common difference (d).
  • To test if a sequence is arithmetic, ensure the differences between consecutive terms are equal
  • To find the (n)-th term, identify (a) and (d), then use the formula (T_n = a + (n - 1)d)
  • If (d) is positive, the sequence increases; if (d) is negative, it decreases
  • Terms of an arithmetic sequence, when plotted, form a linear pattern

Geometric Sequences

  • A geometric sequence is a sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant, the common ratio (r)
  • General formula for the (n)-th term of a geometric sequence:
  • (T_n = ar^{n-1})
  • (T_n) is the (n)-th term
  • (a) is the first term
  • (r) is the common ratio
  • (n) is the term position
  • To determine terms:
  • First term ((T_1)): (a)
  • Second term ((T_2)): (T_1 \times r)
  • Third term ((T_3)): (T_2 \times r)
  • The common ratio (r) is found by:
  • (r = \frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{T_3}{T_2} = \ldots = \frac{T_n}{T_{n-1}})
  • The geometric mean between two numbers (a) and (b) is:
  • (\sqrt{ab})
  • This yields two possible sequences, one with the positive and one with the negative square root
  • Graphically, plotting (T_n) against (n) yields an exponential graph with discrete points
  • To test if a sequence is geometric, verify if the ratios between consecutive terms are equal
  • To find a term, identify (a) and (r), then use the formula (T_n = ar^{n-1})
  • The sequence grows exponentially if (r > 1) and decays if (0 < r < 1)
  • If (r) is negative, the terms alternate in sign

Series

  • A series is the sum of the terms in a sequence, which can be finite or infinite

Finite Series

  • For a finite series, the sum of the first (n) terms is denoted as:
  • (S_n = T_1 + T_2 + T_3 + \cdots + T_n)

Infinite Series

  • An infinite series sums infinitely many terms:
  • (S_\infty = T_1 + T_2 + T_3 + \cdots)
  • Convergence occurs when the series sums to a finite value.
  • Divergence occurs when the series sums to infinity or doesn't tend toward a fixed number.

Sigma Notation

  • Sigma notation represents the sum of terms in a sequence using the summation symbol (\Sigma)
  • General form:
  • (\sum_{i=m}^{n} T_i = T_m + T_{m+1} + \cdots + T_{n-1} + T_n)
  • (i) is the index of summation
  • (m) is the lower bound
  • (n) is the upper bound
  • (T_i) is the term at index (i)

Finite Geometric Series

  • The (n)-th term is:
  • (T_n = a \cdot r^{n-1})
  • (T_n) is the (n)-th term of the sequence
  • (a) is the first term
  • (r) is the common ratio
  • (n) is the term position
  • A finite geometric series is the sum of a known number of terms in a geometric sequence
  • General formula for a finite geometric series:
  • (S_n = \frac{a(1 - r^n)}{1 - r})
  • For (r > 1): (S_n = \frac{a(r^n - 1)}{r - 1})
  • Formula derived by:
  • (S_n = a + ar + ar^2 + \cdots + ar^{n-2} + ar^{n-1})
  • (rS_n = ar + ar^2 + ar^3 + \cdots + ar^{n-1} + ar^n)
  • (S_n - rS_n = a - ar^n)
  • (S_n(1 - r) = a(1 - r^n))

Infinite Geometric Series

  • An infinite geometric series is a series with an infinite number of terms and can be convergent or divergent
  • General formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series, which exists only if (-1 < r < 1):
  • (S_\infty = \frac{a}{1 - r})
  • (a) is the first term
  • (r) is the common ratio
  • Convergence occurs if (-1 < r < 1)
  • Divergence occurs if (r \leq -1) or (r \geq 1)

Finite Arithmetic Series

  • An arithmetic sequence has a common difference (d), where:
  • (T_n = a + (n - 1)d)
  • (T_n) is the (n)-th term
  • (a) is the first term
  • (d) is the common difference
  • A finite arithmetic series occurs when summing a finite number of terms in an arithmetic sequence
  • Sum of the first 100 integers:
  • (\sum_{n=1}^{100} n = 1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 100)
  • The sequence of positive integers is an arithmetic sequence with (a = 1) and (d = 1):
  • (T_n = a + (n - 1)(1) = n)
  • Karl Friedrich Gauss's method (sum the first 100 integers):
  • Write numbers in ascending and descending order
  • (S_{100} = 1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 98 + 99 + 100)
  • (S_{100} = 100 + 99 + 98 + \ldots + 3 + 2 + 1)
  • Add corresponding pairs of terms:
  • (2S_{100} = 101 + 101 + 101 + \ldots + 101)
  • Simplify:
  • (S_{100} = \frac{10100}{2} = 5050)
  • General formula for a finite arithmetic series:
  • (S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a + l))
  • Where (l) is the last term
  • (S_n = \frac{n}{2}\bigl[2a + (n - 1)d\bigr])
  • Formulas:
  • (S_n = \frac{n}{2} \bigl(2a + (n - 1)d\bigr))
  • (S_n = \frac{n}{2} (a + l))
  • Formula derived by:
  • (S_n = a + (a + d) + (a + 2d) + \ldots + (l - 2d) + (l - d) + l)
  • (+S_n = l + (l - d) + (l - 2d) + \ldots + (a + 2d) + (a + d) + a)
  • (2S_n = (a + l) + (a + l) + \ldots + (a + l))
  • (2S_n = n \times (a + l))

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