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Intro to Sequences


Mike McGarry
Lesson by Mike McGarry
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The content provides a foundational understanding of sequences, focusing on their structure, notation, and patterns, specifically tailored for GMAT exam preparation.
  • Sequences are ordered lists of numbers following identifiable patterns, crucial for the GMAT.
  • Notation involves representing sequences with a lowercase letter and individual terms with numerical subscripts.
  • Algebraic formulas can define entire sequences, allowing for the calculation of any term's value.
  • Understanding basic sequence patterns and their algebraic definitions is essential for solving related GMAT questions.
  • Practice problems illustrate how to apply knowledge of sequences to find term values and differences.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Sequences
00:55
Notation and Representation
01:43
Algebraic Definition of Sequences
04:42
Basic Patterns and Practice

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