The Difference Equation Xn=axn-1+b., Mathematics Teacher, 1990

NotesFAQContact Us Collection Thesaurus AdvancedSearch Tips Peer reviewed only Full text available on ERIC Collection Thesaurus BrowseThesaurus Include Synonyms Include Dead terms Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ418991Record Type: JournalPublication Date: 1990Pages: N/AAbstractor: N/AISBN: N/AISSN: ISSN-0025-5769EISSN: N/AThe Difference Equation xn=axn-1+b.Spence, Lawrence E.Mathematics Teacher, v83 n9 p709-13 Dec 1990Applications of generalizations of both arithmetic and geometric progressions are presented. The first-order difference equation is used in solving seven examples from finance, business, and medicine. Detailed directions are included for each example. (KR)Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computation, Geometry, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Enrichment, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Thinking Skills, Word Problems (Mathematics)Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - TeacherEducation Level: N/AAudience: Teachers; PractitionersLanguage: EnglishSponsor: N/AAuthoring Institution: N/AGrant or Contract Numbers: N/A Privacy | Copyright | Contact Us | Selection Policy | API | MetricsJournals | Non-Journals | Download | Submit | Multimedia | Widget