Alg Vocab
The amount that needs to be added or subtracted to get the next term in a sequence
Common Difference
Letter or symbol that represents an unknown value
Variable
What is the next term in this sequence?
5, 2, -1,
-4
Solve 8=m/4+6
m=8
When is the boarding pass due?
Friday
The first value in a sequence
Initial term
A number sentence that includes variables, numbers and operations.
Expression
What is the common difference in this sequence?
-7, -2, 3,
+5
Solve 14n-7n-4=52
n=8
When can you skip the loop and cut over the middle to class?
Homeroom and after academies
A pattern of numbers that increases or decreases by the same value
Arithmetic Sequence
A number sentence that includes numbers, variables, operations and an equals sign.
Equation
What is the arithmetic formula for this sequence?
4, 7, 10, 13
an=4+3(n-1)
Solve –8(r+3)= -40
r=2
When can you go to the restroom? (Hint, there is an additional rule in this class)
10/10 rule, during cruising only
an=an-1+d
Recursive Formula
The answer or value to a problem after you solve it.
Solution
What is the 25th term in this sequence?
6, -1, -8
-162
Solve ¾ w – 1 =½
w=2
What day of the week do we cover 8th grade standards?
Thursday
A set of numbers in a specific order
Sequence
A part of an expression or equation represented as a product.
Term
What is the 99th term in this sequence?
1/4, 1, 1 3/4
73 3/4
Solve -3c + 7 = 5 - c
c=1
What is the new place to find assignments and resources on CTLS?
Coursework