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Arithmetic and Geometric Progression

ICSE · Class 10 · Mathematics

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Basic Concepts and Definitions

  • A sequence is an arrangement of numbers following a certain rule
  • A progression is a sequence that follows a specific pattern or rule
  • There are two main types: Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) and Geometric Progression (G.P.)
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Arithmetic Progression (A.P.)

  • In A.P., the difference between consecutive terms is constant
  • This constant difference is called 'common difference' (d)
  • General form: a, a+d, a+2d, a+3d, ...
3

Geometric Progression (G.P.)

  • In G.P., the ratio between consecutive terms is constant
  • This constant ratio is called 'common ratio' (r)
  • General form: a, ar, ar², ar³, ...
4

Special Cases and Applications

  • Sum of first n natural numbers: 1+2+3+...+n = n(n+1)/2
  • When selecting terms in A.P. with given sum: use (a-d), a, (a+d) for 3 terms
  • When selecting terms in G.P. with given product: use a/r, a, ar for 3 terms

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