Series

A series is what you get when you add the terms of a sequence.

How the Idea Works

A series adds numbers from a sequence. Some series keep growing forever.

Why It Helps

Other infinite series can approach a final total. Series are used in calculus, physics, engineering, and computer graphics.

Fun Facts

• A series adds numbers from a sequence.
• Some series keep growing forever.
• Other infinite series can approach a final total.
• Series are used in calculus, physics, engineering, and computer graphics.

Did You Know?

Series may sound advanced, but it is built from smaller ideas like patterns, slopes, totals, and careful reasoning.