Term to Term Rules Flashcards

A rule that describes how to get from one term in a sequence to the next.

A sequence where each term is found by adding or subtracting the same value to the previous term.

The fixed amount added or subtracted in an arithmetic sequence.

A sequence where each term is found by multiplying or dividing the previous term by the same value.

The fixed number multiplied or divided in a geometric sequence.

2, 5, 8, 11 (add 3 each time).

3, 6, 12, 24 (multiply by 2 each time).

Apply the term-to-term rule to the last term in the sequence.

Arithmetic sequences use addition or subtraction, while geometric sequences use multiplication or division.

Look at the difference or ratio between consecutive terms in the sequence.