Analysis

INDEX
 

Introduction

Aims

Arithmetic progression:

Concept
Definition
General term
Sum of terms

Geometric progression:

Concept
Definition
General term
Sum of terms

PROGRESSIONS

INTRODUCTION

This unit introduces students to the concepts of arithmetic and geometric progression. It also demonstrates how to find the terms in a progression, the general or nth term and the sum of terms.

AIMS
  • Identify arithmetic and geometric progression and their characteristics.
  • Find the general or nth term of an arithmetic or a geometric progression.
  • Form arithmetic and geometric progressions from the general or nth term.
  • Find the sum of terms of an arithmetic or geometric progression.

  Juan Madrigal Muga
 
Spanish Ministry of Education and Education. Year 2002
 
 

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