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Arithmetic sequence
/ɐɹˈɪθmətˌɪk sˈiːkwəns/
/ɐɹˈɪθmətˌɪk sˈiːkwəns/
Arithmetic sequence
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a sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant
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Arithmetic sequences are fundamental in mathematics and have applications in various fields.
Arithmetic sequences are commonly used in finance to model situations where there is a constant increase or decrease in value over time.
In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is always the same, regardless of the position of the terms.