Sequences and Series
Definition
A sequence is a list of numbers arranged in a specific order, while a series is the sum of the terms in a sequence.
Analogy
Think of a sequence as a playlist on your favorite music streaming platform, where each song represents a term in the sequence. The series would then be the total duration of all the songs combined.
Related terms
Arithmetic Sequence: A sequence where each term is obtained by adding or subtracting a constant value from the previous term.
Geometric Sequence: A sequence where each term is obtained by multiplying or dividing a constant value to the previous term.
Convergent Series: A series that has a finite sum when all its terms are added together.
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