Arithmetic sequences

An arithmetic sequence is a list of numbers where each next number is obtained by adding a fixed amount, called the common difference, to the previous one. For example, in the sequence 3, 6, 9, 12, each number increases by 3. These sequences follow a consistent pattern, making it easier to predict future numbers. Arithmetic sequences are useful in various fields like finance, physics, and computer science for modeling situations involving steady increases or decreases over time. They are fundamental in understanding patterns and solving problems involving linear growth or decline.