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What is the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?
What is the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?
- The multiplication of all terms in the sequence
- The subtraction of an earlier number from a latter one (correct)
- The sum of all numbers in the sequence
- The product of the last number and a given number
What does the common ratio describe in a geometric sequence?
What does the common ratio describe in a geometric sequence?
- The multiplication or division that happens to each term (correct)
- The subtraction of an earlier number from a latter one
- The product of the last number and a given number
- The sum of all terms in the sequence
In an arithmetic sequence, what does 'a' represent in the formula a + (n - 1) * d?
In an arithmetic sequence, what does 'a' represent in the formula a + (n - 1) * d?
- The last number in the sequence
- The first number of the sequence (correct)
- The amount by which you add or subtract for each term
- The result of multiplying the last number by a given number
If you were to find a common difference in a geometric sequence, which operation would you perform?
If you were to find a common difference in a geometric sequence, which operation would you perform?
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What is the next term in the sequence 3, 9, 27, 81, 243...?
What is the next term in the sequence 3, 9, 27, 81, 243...?
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What is the main skill you will learn in math class, according to the text?
What is the main skill you will learn in math class, according to the text?
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Which type of sequence involves adding or subtracting the same number over and over again?
Which type of sequence involves adding or subtracting the same number over and over again?
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If you count by 3s, what type of sequence are you using?
If you count by 3s, what type of sequence are you using?
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What is unique about an arithmetic sequence?
What is unique about an arithmetic sequence?
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Why are patterns and sequences considered important in various professions?
Why are patterns and sequences considered important in various professions?
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