Introduction to Sequences and Series
Defining sequences and series and understanding sigma notation.
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Defining sequences and series and understanding sigma notation.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a sequence and a series.
- Explain why sigma notation is an efficient way to represent long-range sums.
- Construct the general term for a given sequence.
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