Patterns & Sequences

A sequence is generated by structure; good pattern reasoning identifies what remains consistent rather than merely guessing the next visible term.

What you'll learn

  • Explain why a short list of terms does not uniquely determine a sequence.
  • Keep term index separate from term value.
  • Generate terms from a stated recursive rule.
  • Evaluate terms from an explicit rule and translate simple arithmetic sequences between forms.
  • Recognize arithmetic, non-arithmetic, and repeating sequence structures.

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