Mathematics GCSE
constant second difference
What constant second difference means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of constant second difference
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A quadratic sequence features this, found by calculating the first differences between consecutive terms and then the second differences.
Topics that use constant second difference
- Sequences (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Arithmetic progressions
- Coefficient
- coefficient of n²
- Common ratio
- Fibonacci-type sequence
- First difference
- generate terms
- Irrational number
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