p1 Using complete sentences, explain the difference between an arithmetic sequence and an arithmetic series.
p2 Describe a real world scenario that is an arithmetic series. Show your work as you find the 7th term of your scenario.

Ok so I think i can be able to make my own scenario but I'm not exactly sure of the difference between a series and sequence.

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p1 Using complete sentences, explain the difference between an arithmetic sequence and an arithmetic series.
p2  Describe a real world scenario that is an arithmetic series. Show your work as you find the 7th term of your scenario. 

Ok so I think i can be able to make my own scenario but I'm not exactly sure of the difference between a series and sequence.

mandre · Answer

1, 2, 3, 4 is a sequence = a list of numbers
1+2+3+4 is a series = a sum of a list of numbers.

You should be able to answer your question with that info.

anonymous · Answer

yep thanks! that helped a lot

mandre · Answer

My pleasure :)

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