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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?

  • 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?

  • $T_n = n^2 + c$
  • $T_n = d^n + c$
  • $T_n = dn + c$ (correct)
  • $T_n = c/n + d$

What does 'd' represent in the general formula for a linear sequence, (T_n = dn + c)?

<p>The common difference between consecutive terms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the common difference ((d)) calculated in a linear sequence?

<p>$d = T_n - T_{n-1}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defines a sequence as a 'linear sequence'?

<p>The sequence has a common difference between successive terms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, ..., what is the formula for the (n)th term ((T_n))?

<p>$T_n = 3n - 1$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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))?

<p>$T_n = 4n + 1$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 $n$.

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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.

<p>$T_n = 2an + b - a$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a sequence?

<p>It is an ordered list of items. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sequences, what is an individual item within the sequence called?

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For a linear sequence, how is the 'common difference' ((d)) between consecutive terms defined?

<p>The constant difference between any term and its preceding term. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given a linear sequence, if (T_4 = 15) and (T_3 = 11), what is the common difference ((d))?

<p>$4$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the general formula for a linear sequence, (T_n = dn + c), what does the term '(c)' represent?

<p>A constant value that, along with 'd', defines the sequence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a linear sequence has a common difference of (-3), which of the following general formulas could represent this sequence?

<p>$T_n = -3n + 10$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider a sequence defined by (T_n = 2n + 3). What is the common difference of this sequence?

<p>$2$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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)?

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In a linear sequence, if the common difference (d) is zero, what type of sequence is formed?

<p>A constant sequence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sequences is NOT a linear sequence?

<p>1, 4, 9, 16, ... (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the formula $T_n = dn + c$, what effect does changing the value of $c$ have on the sequence?

<p>It shifts the entire sequence up or down. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a sequence is defined by $T_n = -2n + 5$, which term is equal to -5?

<p>The 5th term (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a 'term' in a sequence?

<p>An individual element or number within the sequence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given $T_n = 3n - 2$, what is the sum of the first three terms of the sequence?

<p>12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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, $S_n$?

<p>$S_n = \frac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d]$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the common difference, $d$, in the linear sequence $T_n = dn + c$?

<p>$d$ represents the rate of change between consecutive terms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given a geometric sequence where the ratio between successive terms is constant, is it also classified as a linear sequence?

<p>No, because linear sequences require a common difference, not a common ratio. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $T_n = an + b$ and $T_m = bn + a$, where $a \neq b$, find $T_{n+m}$.

<p>Cannot be determined without knowing the specific values of $a$, $b$, $n$, and $m$. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sequences does NOT have a common difference, thereby not qualifying as a linear sequence?

<p>3, 6, 12, 24, ... (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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 $q$?

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Flashcards

Sequence

An ordered list of items, often numbers.

Term

An individual item within a sequence.

T[_1]

Notation for the first term in a sequence.

T[_n]

Notation for the nth term in a sequence.

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Common Difference (d)

The difference between consecutive terms in a linear sequence.

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Linear Sequence

A sequence where the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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Formula: T[_n] = dn + c

General formula for finding any term in a linear sequence.

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Formula: d = T[n] - T[{n-1}]

Used to find the common difference in a sequence.

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What are Terms in a Sequence?

Each individual entry in a sequence of numbers or other elements.

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What is the Common Difference?

The difference between any two successive terms in a sequence with a constant additive pattern.

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What Defines a Linear Sequence?

A sequence where the difference between any two successive terms remains constant.

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What does 'd' represent in ( T_n = dn + c )?

In ( T_n = dn + c ), it represents the difference between successive terms in a linear sequence.

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What does 'c' represent in ( T_n = dn + c )?

In ( T_n = dn + c ), it's a number that stays the same, adjusting the sequence's starting point.

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How to Use the General Formula for a Sequence?

To find any term in a sequence by substituting ( n ) into the general formula.

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What is a Sequence?

An ordered list of items, usually numbers, arranged in a specific pattern or rule.

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What is T[_1] ?

The notation used to represent the first term in a sequence.

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What is T[_n] ?

The notation used to represent the nth term in a sequence.

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What is a Linear Sequence?

A sequence where the difference between any two successive terms is always constant.

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What is Common Difference?

The constant difference between any two successive terms in a linear sequence.

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What is the formula for 'd'?

The formula used to find the common difference ([d]) in a linear sequence. It's calculated by subtracting a term from its preceding term.

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What is the formula for finding T[_n]?

The general formula for finding any term in a linear sequence, where [d] is the common difference and [c] is a constant.

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What does 'c' represent?

The constant term in the general formula for a linear sequence ((T_n = dn + c)).

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How do you calculate the common difference?

To calculate the common difference in a sequence.

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How do you use the general formula for a sequence?

Substitute the term number ((n)) into the general formula to find the value of that term.

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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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