Exponential Sequences (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards
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What is an exponential sequence?
What is an exponential sequence?
A sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by the same number
What is the common ratio?
What is the common ratio?
The number you multiply by each time to get the next term
Example of an exponential sequence
Example of an exponential sequence
Common ratio in
Common ratio in
How to find the next term in an exponential sequence
How to find the next term in an exponential sequence
Multiply the previous term by the common ratio
Characteristic of exponential sequence growth
Characteristic of exponential sequence growth
Grow or shrink quickly
Why exponential sequences grow/shrink quickly
Why exponential sequences grow/shrink quickly
Repeated multiplication
Key skill for exponential sequences at Junior Cycle
Key skill for exponential sequences at Junior Cycle
Recognize them and distinguish from linear and quadratic sequences
Types of sequences to distinguish exponential from
Types of sequences to distinguish exponential from
Linear and quadratic sequences