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Algebra
Alegra is the study of operations and their application to solving equations.
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continued sum
Mathematics; Algebra
A notation using the Greek letter sigma (Σ) that allows a long sum to be written compactly.
continuous compounding
Mathematics; Algebra
Interest that is, hypothetically, computed and added to the balance of an account every instant.
contrapositive
Mathematics; Algebra
Switching the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement and negating both.
converge
Mathematics; Algebra
To approach a finite limit. There are convergent limits, convergent series, convergent sequences, and convergent improper integrals.
convergent sequence
Mathematics; Algebra
A sequence with a limit that is a real number. For example, the sequence 2. 1, 2. 01, 2. 001, 2. 0001, . . . has limit 2, so the sequence converges to 2.
convergent series
Mathematics; Algebra
An infinite series for which the sequence of partial sums converges.
cramer's rule
Mathematics; Algebra
A method for solving a linear system of equations using determinants.
