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In a sequence, what does (T_3) represent?
In a sequence, what does (T_3) represent?
- The third term in the sequence. (correct)
- The common difference multiplied by 3.
- The term raised to the power of 3.
- The sum of the first three terms.
What is a 'term' in the context of sequences?
What is a 'term' in the context of sequences?
- The formula used to define the sequence.
- The difference between consecutive numbers in a sequence.
- The sum of all numbers in a sequence.
- An individual item in a sequence. (correct)
Which of the following formulas represents the general term of a linear sequence?
Which of the following formulas represents the general term of a linear sequence?
- $T_n = n^2 + c$
- $T_n = d^n + c$
- $T_n = dn + c$ (correct)
- $T_n = c/n + d$
What does 'd' represent in the general formula for a linear sequence, (T_n = dn + c)?
What does 'd' represent in the general formula for a linear sequence, (T_n = dn + c)?
How is the common difference ((d)) calculated in a linear sequence?
How is the common difference ((d)) calculated in a linear sequence?
Which characteristic defines a sequence as a 'linear sequence'?
Which characteristic defines a sequence as a 'linear sequence'?
Given the sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, ..., what is the formula for the (n)th term ((T_n))?
Given the sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, ..., what is the formula for the (n)th term ((T_n))?
If the 5th term of a linear sequence is 21 and the common difference is 4, what is the formula for the (n)th term ((T_n))?
If the 5th term of a linear sequence is 21 and the common difference is 4, what is the formula for the (n)th term ((T_n))?
Consider a linear sequence where (T_a = b) and (T_b = a), with (a b). Determine the common difference, $d$, and express the general term, $T_n$, in terms of $a$, $b$, and $n$.
Consider a linear sequence where (T_a = b) and (T_b = a), with (a b). Determine the common difference, $d$, and express the general term, $T_n$, in terms of $a$, $b$, and $n$.
A sequence is defined such that the sum of its first (n) terms is given by (S_n = an^2 + bn), where (a) and (b) are constants. Find an expression for the (n)th term, (T_n), of the sequence.
A sequence is defined such that the sum of its first (n) terms is given by (S_n = an^2 + bn), where (a) and (b) are constants. Find an expression for the (n)th term, (T_n), of the sequence.
What is the defining characteristic of a sequence?
What is the defining characteristic of a sequence?
In the context of sequences, what is an individual item within the sequence called?
In the context of sequences, what is an individual item within the sequence called?
For a linear sequence, how is the 'common difference' ((d)) between consecutive terms defined?
For a linear sequence, how is the 'common difference' ((d)) between consecutive terms defined?
Given a linear sequence, if (T_4 = 15) and (T_3 = 11), what is the common difference ((d))?
Given a linear sequence, if (T_4 = 15) and (T_3 = 11), what is the common difference ((d))?
In the general formula for a linear sequence, (T_n = dn + c), what does the term '(c)' represent?
In the general formula for a linear sequence, (T_n = dn + c), what does the term '(c)' represent?
If a linear sequence has a common difference of (-3), which of the following general formulas could represent this sequence?
If a linear sequence has a common difference of (-3), which of the following general formulas could represent this sequence?
Consider a sequence defined by (T_n = 2n + 3). What is the common difference of this sequence?
Consider a sequence defined by (T_n = 2n + 3). What is the common difference of this sequence?
A sequence is given by the formula (T_n = dn + c). If (T_1 = 7) and (T_2 = 12), what are the values of (d) and (c)?
A sequence is given by the formula (T_n = dn + c). If (T_1 = 7) and (T_2 = 12), what are the values of (d) and (c)?
In a linear sequence, if the common difference (d) is zero, what type of sequence is formed?
In a linear sequence, if the common difference (d) is zero, what type of sequence is formed?
Which of the following sequences is NOT a linear sequence?
Which of the following sequences is NOT a linear sequence?
In the formula $T_n = dn + c$, what effect does changing the value of $c$ have on the sequence?
In the formula $T_n = dn + c$, what effect does changing the value of $c$ have on the sequence?
If a sequence is defined by $T_n = -2n + 5$, which term is equal to -5?
If a sequence is defined by $T_n = -2n + 5$, which term is equal to -5?
Which of the following best describes a 'term' in a sequence?
Which of the following best describes a 'term' in a sequence?
Given $T_n = 3n - 2$, what is the sum of the first three terms of the sequence?
Given $T_n = 3n - 2$, what is the sum of the first three terms of the sequence?
In a linear sequence, if the first term is $a$ and the common difference is $d$, what is the formula for the sum of the first $n$ terms, $S_n$?
In a linear sequence, if the first term is $a$ and the common difference is $d$, what is the formula for the sum of the first $n$ terms, $S_n$?
Which of the following is true about the common difference, $d$, in the linear sequence $T_n = dn + c$?
Which of the following is true about the common difference, $d$, in the linear sequence $T_n = dn + c$?
Given a geometric sequence where the ratio between successive terms is constant, is it also classified as a linear sequence?
Given a geometric sequence where the ratio between successive terms is constant, is it also classified as a linear sequence?
If $T_n = an + b$ and $T_m = bn + a$, where $a \neq b$, find $T_{n+m}$.
If $T_n = an + b$ and $T_m = bn + a$, where $a \neq b$, find $T_{n+m}$.
Which of the following sequences does NOT have a common difference, thereby not qualifying as a linear sequence?
Which of the following sequences does NOT have a common difference, thereby not qualifying as a linear sequence?
Consider two linear sequences: Sequence A is defined by $T_n = pn + q$, and Sequence B is defined by $T_n = qn + p$, where $p$ and $q$ are distinct constants. If the third term of Sequence A equals the fourth term of Sequence B, what is the relationship between $p$ and $q$?
Consider two linear sequences: Sequence A is defined by $T_n = pn + q$, and Sequence B is defined by $T_n = qn + p$, where $p$ and $q$ are distinct constants. If the third term of Sequence A equals the fourth term of Sequence B, what is the relationship between $p$ and $q$?
Flashcards
Sequence
Sequence
An ordered list of items, often numbers.
Term
Term
An individual item within a sequence.
T[_1]
T[_1]
Notation for the first term in a sequence.
T[_n]
T[_n]
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Common Difference (d)
Common Difference (d)
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Linear Sequence
Linear Sequence
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Formula: T[_n] = dn + c
Formula: T[_n] = dn + c
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Formula: d = T[n] - T[{n-1}]
Formula: d = T[n] - T[{n-1}]
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What are Terms in a Sequence?
What are Terms in a Sequence?
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What is the Common Difference?
What is the Common Difference?
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What Defines a Linear Sequence?
What Defines a Linear Sequence?
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What does 'd' represent in ( T_n = dn + c )?
What does 'd' represent in ( T_n = dn + c )?
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What does 'c' represent in ( T_n = dn + c )?
What does 'c' represent in ( T_n = dn + c )?
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How to Use the General Formula for a Sequence?
How to Use the General Formula for a Sequence?
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What is a Sequence?
What is a Sequence?
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What is T[_1] ?
What is T[_1] ?
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What is T[_n] ?
What is T[_n] ?
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What is a Linear Sequence?
What is a Linear Sequence?
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What is Common Difference?
What is Common Difference?
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What is the formula for 'd'?
What is the formula for 'd'?
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What is the formula for finding T[_n]?
What is the formula for finding T[_n]?
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What does 'c' represent?
What does 'c' represent?
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How do you calculate the common difference?
How do you calculate the common difference?
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How do you use the general formula for a sequence?
How do you use the general formula for a sequence?
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Study Notes
- A sequence is an ordered list of items, typically numbers, where each item is a "term."
Terms of a Sequence
- ( T_1 ) represents the 1st term.
- ( T_2 ) represents the 2nd term.
- ( T_3 ) represents the 3rd term.
- ( T_n ) represents the ( n )th term.
- Terms in a number pattern use notation like ( T_1 ) for the first term, ( T_2 ) for the second term, and so on, with ( T_n ) as the general or ( n )th term.
General Formula for a Linear Sequence
- If a sequence follows a pattern, a general formula can calculate any term.
- In a linear sequence ( T_n = dn + c ), ( d ) is the difference between each term, and ( c ) is a constant.
Common Difference
- For sequences with a common difference, the general formula is ( T_n = dn + c ).
- Common difference definition: The difference between any term and the term before it, denoted as ( d ).
- To calculate the common difference, use the formula: [ d = T_n - T_{n-1} ]
- Sequences featuring a common difference are known as linear sequences.
- The common difference ( d ) is the coefficient of ( n ) in the formula.
Key Points
- Sequence: An ordered list of items, usually numbers.
- Term: An individual item in a sequence.
- Common Difference: The constant difference between successive terms in a linear sequence.
- Linear Sequence: A sequence with a common difference.
- General Formula for Linear Sequence: ( T_n = dn + c )
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