6 Questions
What is the formula for an arithmetic sequence?
an = a1 + (n-1)d
What is the common characteristic of a term-to-term rule and a position-to-term rule?
Both define each term in terms of the previous term.
Which of the following sequences is an example of a geometric sequence?
2, 4, 8, 16, ...
What is the formula for a quadratic sequence?
an = an^2 + bn + c
Which field uses generating patterns to model population growth and disease spread?
Biology
What is the term for a rule that defines each term in terms of the previous term(s)?
Term-to-term rule
Study Notes
Generating Patterns in Sequences
Definition
A generating pattern is a rule or formula that defines each term in a sequence, allowing us to generate subsequent terms.
Types of Generating Patterns
1. Arithmetic Sequence
- Each term is obtained by adding a fixed constant to the previous term.
- Formula:
an = a1 + (n-1)d, whereanis the nth term,a1is the first term, anddis the common difference.
2. Geometric Sequence
- Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed constant.
- Formula:
an = a1 × r^(n-1), whereanis the nth term,a1is the first term, andris the common ratio.
3. Quadratic Sequence
- Each term is obtained by applying a quadratic formula to the term number.
- Formula:
an = an^2 + bn + c, whereanis the nth term, anda,b, andcare constants.
Characteristics of Generating Patterns
1. Term-to-Term Rule
- A rule that defines each term in terms of the previous term(s).
2. Position-to-Term Rule
- A rule that defines each term in terms of its position in the sequence.
Examples and Applications
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Generating patterns are used in various fields, such as:
- Finance: to calculate interest rates and investment returns
- Physics: to model population growth and electrical circuits
- Computer Science: to optimize algorithms and data structures
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Real-world applications:
- Music: to generate musical patterns and rhythms
- Art: to create visual patterns and designs
- Biology: to model population growth and disease spread
Generating Patterns in Sequences
Definition
- A generating pattern is a rule or formula that defines each term in a sequence, allowing us to generate subsequent terms.
Types of Generating Patterns
Arithmetic Sequence
- Each term is obtained by adding a fixed constant to the previous term.
- Formula:
an = a1 + (n-1)d, whereanis the nth term,a1is the first term, anddis the common difference.
Geometric Sequence
- Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed constant.
- Formula:
an = a1 × r^(n-1), whereanis the nth term,a1is the first term, andris the common ratio.
Quadratic Sequence
- Each term is obtained by applying a quadratic formula to the term number.
- Formula:
an = an^2 + bn + c, whereanis the nth term, anda,b, andcare constants.
Characteristics of Generating Patterns
Term-to-Term Rule
- A rule that defines each term in terms of the previous term(s).
Position-to-Term Rule
- A rule that defines each term in terms of its position in the sequence.
Examples and Applications
Fields of Application
- Finance: to calculate interest rates and investment returns
- Physics: to model population growth and electrical circuits
- Computer Science: to optimize algorithms and data structures
Real-World Applications
- Music: to generate musical patterns and rhythms
- Art: to create visual patterns and designs
- Biology: to model population growth and disease spread
Learn about generating patterns in sequences, including arithmetic and geometric sequences, and their formulas. Discover how to define each term in a sequence and generate subsequent terms.
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