Sequences and Series

Arithmetic Sequences and SeriesSign up

understand and use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence: u_n = a + (n - 1)d · be able to use the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic series: S_n = n/2 [2a + (n - 1)d]

Geometric Sequences and SeriesSign up

understand and use the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence: u_n = a r^(n-1) · be able to use the formula for the sum of the first n terms of a geometric series and the sum to infinity for |r| < 1

Sigma NotationSign up

understand and use sigma notation to represent and evaluate sums of arithmetic and geometric series