AP Series

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:DJ
gptkbp:application Used in finance for calculating interest.
Used in computer science for algorithm analysis.
gptkbp:common_name The constant difference between consecutive terms.
gptkbp:defines A sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.
gptkbp:example 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 is an AP series with a common difference of 2.
3, 7, 11, 15 is an AP series with a common difference of 4.
gptkbp:has_property The series is unbounded if the common difference is non-zero.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AP Series
gptkbp:is_described_as Can have infinite terms.
The n-th term can be expressed as a linear function.
gptkbp:is_different_from The difference is constant throughout the series.
gptkbp:related_concept Calculus
Linear Functions
Arithmetic Progression
Sequences and Series
Quadratic Functions
Geometric Series
gptkbp:represents A straight line when plotted on a graph.
gptkbp:series S_n = n/2 * (2a_1 + (n-1)d)
The sum can be calculated using the formula S_n.
An AP series diverges unless the common difference is zero.
gptkbp:strategic_importance Fundamental in understanding linear relationships.
gptkbp:symbol Typically denoted as a_1, a_2, a_3, ..., a_n.
gptkbp:term_end The first term of the sequence.
a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Titleist_irons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6