Sequences and Series · Discrete Mathematics
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Defining recursive and general formulas for patterns with constant differences or ratios.
Key Questions
- 1What is the fundamental difference between additive growth and multiplicative growth?
- 2How can a recursive formula provide a different perspective on a sequence than a general formula?
- 3Why do geometric sequences grow so much faster than arithmetic ones over time?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Discrete Functions - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Sequences and Series
Period: Discrete Mathematics
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