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First term — Edexcel Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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First term

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First term

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, used in Sequences.

Definition

The starting value of a sequence, represented algebraically as 'a' or 'u₁'.

Exam Context

First term appears in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Sequences and Sequence Types.

Algebra Sequences Sequence Types

Study Pathways

Algebra

Sequences

Sequence Types

Algebra

Sequences

Term Generation

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions

Sequences • Sequence Types

Algebra

Term Generation

Sequences • Term Generation

Related Key Terms

Arithmetic progression Arithmetic sequence Common difference Common difference (d)

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Common ratio (r)