Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Identify, write, and apply formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences. Use sequences to model discrete phenomena.
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Identify, write, and apply formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences. Use sequences to model discrete phenomena.
Key Questions
- What distinguishes an arithmetic sequence from a geometric sequence?
- How do we find the nth term of a sequence?
- How can sequences model financial situations like compound interest?
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