Mathematics A-Level
Lower limit
What Lower limit means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Lower limit
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The starting value of the index in a sigma expression, from which counting to the upper limit inclusive gives the number of terms.
Topics that use Lower limit
- D: Sequences and series (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Arithmetic sequence
- common difference
- Convergence and limiting sums
- Convergent geometric series
- Distinguishing between arithmetic and geometric change
- Geometric sequence
- Interpreting and evaluating mathematical models
- Modelling real-world situations with sequences and series
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