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Of or pertaining to the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols.

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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.