arithmetic sequence

Plural

arithmetic sequences

a sequence of numbers in which the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant

In the arithmetic sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ..., each term increases by 3, which is the common difference.
Arithmetic sequences are commonly used in finance to model situations where there is a constant increase or decrease in value over time.
In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is always the same, regardless of the position of the terms.
To determine if a sequence is arithmetic, we check if the difference between consecutive terms remains constant.
Arithmetic sequences are fundamental in mathematics and have applications in various fields.