Mathematics A-Level
Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
What Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
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Recognising whether a situation has a constant difference or a constant ratio, and checking whether the change is additive or multiplicative.
Topics that use Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
- D: Sequences and series (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Arithmetic sequence
- common difference
- Convergence and limiting sums
- Convergent geometric series
- Geometric sequence
- Interpreting and evaluating mathematical models
- Lower limit
- Modelling real-world situations with sequences and series
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