Alternating Sequences
Definition
Alternating sequences are sequences in which the terms alternate between positive and negative values.
Analogy
Think of alternating sequences like a game of hot potato, where each term is passed from positive to negative and back again.
Related terms
Convergent Sequence: A convergent sequence is a sequence that approaches a specific value as the terms go to infinity.
Divergent Sequence: A divergent sequence is a sequence that does not approach any specific value as the terms go to infinity.
Absolute Value: The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line.
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