Arithmetic Series

Definition

An arithmetic series is a sequence of numbers where each term is obtained by adding a fixed number called the common difference to the previous term.

Related terms

Common Difference: The fixed number that is added to obtain each term in an arithmetic series.

Partial Sum:

The sum of only some terms in an arithmetic series rather than all terms.

Convergent Arithmetic Series: An infinite arithmetic series whose sum approaches infinity or negative infinity as more terms are added.