Arithmetic sequences are numerical patterns where each term increases by a fixed amount, known as the common difference. This text delves into the components, such as the initial term and common difference, and explains how to calculate any term using a specific formula. It also covers the summation of terms within these sequences, providing formulas for quick and accurate computation of the sum of a series of terms.
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An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers in which each term after the first is obtained by adding a constant difference to the preceding term
The common difference, denoted by 'd', is the constant difference added to each term in an arithmetic sequence
To determine if a sequence is arithmetic, one must verify that the difference between any two consecutive terms is always the same
The initial term, represented by 'a', is the starting point from which an arithmetic sequence is generated
The common difference, denoted by 'd', is the increment added to each term to produce the next term in the sequence
A sequence is classified as arithmetic only if the common difference remains unchanged for all consecutive terms
The nth term of an arithmetic sequence can be found using the formula an = a + (n-1)d, where 'an' represents the nth term, 'a' is the first term, 'n' is the term's position in the sequence, and 'd' is the common difference
To identify subsequent terms in an arithmetic sequence, one can add the common difference to the most recent term
The sum of the first 'n' terms of an arithmetic sequence can be calculated using the formula Sn = n/2 [2a + (n-1)d], where 'Sn' denotes the sum of the sequence, 'n' is the number of terms to be summed, 'a' is the first term, and 'd' is the common difference
Arithmetic sequences are defined by a uniform common difference between terms and progress indefinitely by adding the common difference to each term
The nth term and summation formulas are crucial for analyzing arithmetic sequences and their practical applications in mathematical problems and real-world scenarios
Mastery of the concepts of arithmetic sequences, including the common difference, initial term, and formulas, is essential for understanding and applying them in various scenarios
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The term 'arithmetic progression' refers to a sequence where the gap between successive terms, known as the ______ difference, remains uniform.
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Initial term 'a' in arithmetic sequence
First value in sequence, e.g., 'a' is 5 in 5, 8, 11, 14, 17.
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Arithmetic sequence definition
A sequence with a constant difference 'd' between consecutive terms.
