7.1.1

Describing Sequences

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Describing Linear Number Sequences

First thing you need to know is what a linear number sequence is.

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Take a look at this sequence

  • What do you notice?
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Change in the sequence

  • The sequence is going up in 3s.
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Terms

  • Each number within a sequence is called a term.
    • 3 is the first term.
    • 6 is the second term.
    • 9 is the third term.
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Different sequences

  • They won’t always correspond to the times tables.
    • This sequence is still going up in 3s but it is not the 3 times table.

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