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First difference — OCR Mathematics Definition | GradeGen.AI

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First difference

GCSEOCRJ560

First difference

Key term for OCR GCSE Mathematics, used in Sequences.

Definition

The calculated difference between consecutive terms in a sequence.

Exam Context

First difference appears in OCR GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Sequences and Special Sequence Types.

Algebra Sequences Special Sequence Types

Study Pathways

Algebra

Sequences

Special Sequence Types

Algebra

Sequences

Sequence Generation

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Special Sequence Types

Sequences • Special Sequence Types

Algebra

Quadratic Sequences

Sequences • Sequence Generation

Related Key Terms

Alternating component Alternating Sequences Arithmetic Progression Common difference

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