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Arithmetic Sequences

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What is a number sequence?

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Number sequence
A number sequence is a list of numbers that follows certain patterns or rules.
Types of sequence:
Arithmetic sequence: The difference between any two consecutive numbers is constant.
Geometric sequence: The ratio of any two consecutive numbers is constant.
Harmonic sequence: The reciprocals of all the elements of the sequence form an arithmetic sequence.

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