Meaning of arithmetic progression
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The question asks for the definition and explanation of what an arithmetic progression is. It seeks to clarify this mathematical term, including its characteristics and examples.
Answer
A sequence of numbers with a constant difference between consecutive terms.
Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two consecutive numbers is a constant value.
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Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two consecutive numbers is a constant value.
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In an arithmetic progression, the constant difference between consecutive terms is called the common difference.
Tips
Ensure that the difference between all consecutive terms in the sequence is the same to confirm it's an arithmetic progression.
Sources
- Arithmetic progression - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Arithmetic Progression - AP Formula, nth Term, Sum, Examples - cuemath.com
- Arithmetic progression - Definition, nth term, Sum, and examples - geeksforgeeks.org
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