Understanding Term of a Sequence
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A sequence is like a list of numbers. Each number is called a term. For example, in 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, each number is a term.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
What is the 3rd term in the sequence 4, 8, 12, 16?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
You're stacking books. The number of books increases by 3 each time you stack. If you start with 2 books, how many books are there in the 5th stack?
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Think About This
Consider a sequence where each term is twice the previous term. Start with 1. What is the 6th term?
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Advanced
What is the formula for the n-th term of the sequence 3, 6, 9, 12?
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