increasing sequence
What increasing sequence means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A sequence in which every term is greater than the one before.
A sequence in which every term exceeds the previous one.
Topics that use increasing sequence
- D: Sequences and series (AQA A-Level)
- Sequences and series (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- periodic sequence
- Validity condition
- Arithmetic sequence
- common difference
- Common difference and linear structure
- Convergence and limiting sums
- Convergent geometric series
- Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
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