When the difference between any two consecutive terms is the same, the sequence is called an arithmetic sequence. The difference is called the common difference. Sometimes, the consecutive terms of a sequence are formed by multiplying by a constant factor. This type of sequence is called a geometric sequence. The factor is called the common ratio. When each number in the sequence is the sum of the previous two numbers it is called the Fibonacci Sequence.
Over the last two days, students have been learning about sequential patterns and functions. Specifically, they have been working towards complete understanding of arithmetic, geometric, and the Fibonacci sequences. When the difference between any two consecutive terms is the same, the sequence is called an arithmetic sequence. The difference is called the common difference. Sometimes, the consecutive terms of a sequence are formed by multiplying by a constant factor. This type of sequence is called a geometric sequence. The factor is called the common ratio. When each number in the sequence is the sum of the previous two numbers it is called the Fibonacci Sequence.
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