Conditions in arithmetic sequences
I can find the first value bigger or smaller than a given value in a sequence.
Conditions in arithmetic sequences
I can find the first value bigger or smaller than a given value in a sequence.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The n^th term rule can calculate the position of the value that is equal to the given value.
- If this is not an integer, then you can round down or up as needed.
- This term number can be used to generate the desired value.
Keywords
Arithmetic sequence - An arithmetic (or linear) sequence is a sequence where the difference between successive terms is a constant.
N^th term - The n^th term of a sequence is the position of a term in a sequence where n stands for the term number.
Common misconception
Pupils may round the wrong way when finding the term number for a particular term value.
By calculating the terms either side of the non-integer value of
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