Sequences 2 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition of arithmetic sequence
Definition of arithmetic sequence
Sequence with constant difference between consecutive terms
Alternative name for arithmetic sequence
Alternative name for arithmetic sequence
Linear sequence
What is the common difference
What is the common difference
Constant difference between consecutive terms
First step to find nth term formula
First step to find nth term formula
Identify the common difference
nth term for sequence 1, 5, 9, 13, 17...
nth term for sequence 1, 5, 9, 13, 17...
20th term of
20th term of
What must n always be
What must n always be
A positive whole number
Method 1 to check if number is in sequence
Method 1 to check if number is in sequence
Trial and error with consecutive integer values of n
Method 2 to check if number is in sequence
Method 2 to check if number is in sequence
Set up equation and solve for n algebraically
What if n is decimal, zero, or negative
What if n is decimal, zero, or negative
Number is not part of the sequence