Algebra 1 · Functions & Sequences

Sequence

Algebra 1 · Functions & Sequences

Definition

A sequence is an ordered list of numbers that follows a rule or pattern.

Examples

  • 2, 4, 6, 8, ... is a sequence.
  • 1, 4, 9, 16, ... is a sequence of squares.

Key rule

Each term has a position and follows the pattern.

Memory hook

Sequence = numbers in order, following a rule.