Sequences (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards
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Definition of a sequence
Definition of a sequence
A list of numbers following a particular pattern
nth term formula
nth term formula
Formula with that gives every term in the sequence
Characteristic of linear sequences
Characteristic of linear sequences
Constant difference between consecutive terms
Alternative name for linear sequences
Alternative name for linear sequences
Arithmetic sequences
First step to find nth term of linear sequence
First step to find nth term of linear sequence
Find the common difference
Key characteristic of quadratic sequences
Key characteristic of quadratic sequences
Second differences are constant
Coefficient of in quadratic sequence
Coefficient of in quadratic sequence
Half the second difference
For a term to exist in a sequence, must be...
For a term to exist in a sequence, must be...
A positive whole number
Definition of geometric sequences
Definition of geometric sequences
Multiply each term by a constant to get next term
Definition of Fibonacci sequences
Definition of Fibonacci sequences
Each term is sum of two previous terms
