F(n) = a_n

Definition

In the context of sequences, f(n) = a_n is a way of denoting a sequence where each term in the sequence is represented by the function f at position n. It indicates that the nth term of the sequence is given by a_n.

Related terms

Sequence:

An ordered list of numbers arranged according to some pattern or rule.

nth Term: Refers to any specific term within a sequence, usually represented as a_n.

Recursive Definition: A way of defining terms in a sequence by relating them to previous terms using an initial condition or base case.