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A sequence alternates between positive and negative values. What expression involving -1 would typically be included in the general term $T_n$ to account for this?
A sequence alternates between positive and negative values. What expression involving -1 would typically be included in the general term $T_n$ to account for this?
- $(-1)^n$ or $(-1)^{n+1}$ (correct)
- $-n$ only
- $(-n)^2$ only
- $(-1)^{-n}$ only
In a sequence that alternates signs, which of the following determines whether to use $(-1)^n$ or $(-1)^{n+1}$ in the general term?
In a sequence that alternates signs, which of the following determines whether to use $(-1)^n$ or $(-1)^{n+1}$ in the general term?
- Whether the common difference is positive or negative
- Whether the first term is positive or negative (correct)
- Whether the last term is positive or negative
- Whether the number of terms is even or odd
If a sequence starts with a negative term followed by a positive term, and then alternates, which expression is most likely to be part of the general term?
If a sequence starts with a negative term followed by a positive term, and then alternates, which expression is most likely to be part of the general term?
- $(-n)^2$
- $(-1)^{n}$
- $(-1)^{n+1}$ (correct)
- $(-1)^{-n}$
Consider the sequence: $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{12}, ...$ What is a likely general term for this sequence?
Consider the sequence: $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{12}, ...$ What is a likely general term for this sequence?
If $T_n = \frac{(-1)^n}{n^2 + 1}$, what is the value of the third term in the sequence?
If $T_n = \frac{(-1)^n}{n^2 + 1}$, what is the value of the third term in the sequence?
If a sequence is defined by the general term $T_n = 3n^2 - 1$, what is the value of the fourth term ($T_4$)?
If a sequence is defined by the general term $T_n = 3n^2 - 1$, what is the value of the fourth term ($T_4$)?
Consider a sequence where the general term is given by $T_n = \frac{n}{n+1}$. What happens to the value of $T_n$ as n becomes very large?
Consider a sequence where the general term is given by $T_n = \frac{n}{n+1}$. What happens to the value of $T_n$ as n becomes very large?
A sequence is defined recursively as $T_1 = 3$ and $T_{n+1} = T_n + 5$ for $n ≥ 1$. What is the value of the third term ($T_3$)?
A sequence is defined recursively as $T_1 = 3$ and $T_{n+1} = T_n + 5$ for $n ≥ 1$. What is the value of the third term ($T_3$)?
Which of the following sequences is a decreasing sequence?
Which of the following sequences is a decreasing sequence?
Given the recursive sequence defined by $T_1 = 1$ and $T_{n+1} = (T_n)^2 + 1$, find the value of $T_4$.
Given the recursive sequence defined by $T_1 = 1$ and $T_{n+1} = (T_n)^2 + 1$, find the value of $T_4$.
A sequence is given by the general term $T_n = \frac{(-1)^n}{n^2}$. What can be said about the terms of this sequence as n increases?
A sequence is given by the general term $T_n = \frac{(-1)^n}{n^2}$. What can be said about the terms of this sequence as n increases?
Consider the sequence defined by $T_n = \frac{n^2 - 1}{n + 1}$. What is a simplified expression for $T_n$?
Consider the sequence defined by $T_n = \frac{n^2 - 1}{n + 1}$. What is a simplified expression for $T_n$?
Which of the following recursive definitions will generate the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?
Which of the following recursive definitions will generate the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?
Flashcards
What is a general term (Tn)?
What is a general term (Tn)?
A formula that expresses any term of a sequence as a function of its position (n).
How to handle alternating signs in a sequence?
How to handle alternating signs in a sequence?
Include (-1)^n or (-1)^(n+1) in the general term.
How to choose between (-1)^n and (-1)^(n+1)?
How to choose between (-1)^n and (-1)^(n+1)?
If the first term is positive, use (-1)^(n+1). If negative, use (-1)^n.
How to verify a general term?
How to verify a general term?
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What is a sequence?
What is a sequence?
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What is the general term of a sequence?
What is the general term of a sequence?
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What does T1, T2, T3,...represent?
What does T1, T2, T3,...represent?
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What is an Increasing Sequence?
What is an Increasing Sequence?
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What is a Decreasing Sequence?
What is a Decreasing Sequence?
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How to find terms from the general term?
How to find terms from the general term?
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What is a Recursive Sequence?
What is a Recursive Sequence?
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What do you need to start a recursive sequence?
What do you need to start a recursive sequence?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Sequences
- Sequences are a core topic in the mathematics curriculum.
- This is often the first lesson in a term, aiming to comprehensively cover sequences.
- The math curriculum includes algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and sequences/series.
- Knowledge of sequences and series is useful for advanced math.
Sequences: The Basics
- Sequences can involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to find the next term.
- The pattern of these numbers is a sequence.
- A sequence follows a specific rule or pattern.
- The general term of a sequence is denoted as Tn.
- Tn represents the entire sequence.
- T followed by a number (e.g., T1, T2, T3) denotes specific terms.
- T1 is the first term, T2 is the second term, and so on.
- Tn is also known as the "General Term," and is used to find any term in the sequence.
Sequence Types and Finding Terms
- Questions about sequences usually involve finding terms from a general term or finding the general term from a given sequence.
- In an increasing sequence the values increase, and in a decreasing sequence the values decrease.
- The values increase in an increasing sequence.
- The values decrease in a decreasing sequence.
- When given a general term, you can find the terms of a sequence by substituting consecutive natural numbers into the general term.
- For example, given Tn = 2n - 3, to find first 5 items of the sequence, substitute 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 into the equation.
- Another example is calculating terms for Tn = (-1)^n / (n+3).
Recursive Sequences
- In recursive sequence examples, the value of a term depends on the value of the previous term.
- For example: T1 = 2, and Tn+1 = 2 * Tn.
- The first term is given, and each subsequent term is found by multiplying the previous term by 2.
- To find T2, multiply T1 by 2, resulting in 4; to find T3, multiply T2 by 2, and so on.
Finding the General Term
- Guidance is provided on how to find the general term Tn, especially when the sequence alternates between positive and negative values.
- If a sequence alternates between positive and negative, account for this by including (-1)^n or (-1)^(n+1) in the general term.
- The choice between using n or n+1 in the exponent depends on whether the first term is positive or negative.
- If the sequence alternates signs (positive, negative, positive, negative), include "negative 1 to the power of n" in the general term.
- If the signs alternate, the expression (-1)^n accounts for this change in sign.
Finding the General Term Examples
- Several examples for finding the general term exist.
- One example involves matching a general term to these sequence values: one over two, one over six, one over twelve etc...
- Substitute numbers for "n" into the general term, until the correct general term satisfying the sequence is found.
- The goal is to build a foundational understanding of sequences, including identifying patterns, finding specific terms, and determining general terms.
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Description
Learn about sequences, a core topic in mathematics. This video introduces the basics of sequences, including recognizing patterns and understanding the rules that govern them. Examples include arithmetic sequences and patterns with fractions.
