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1.2 Nature of Mathematics
1.2 Nature of Mathematics
Mathematics
The Fibonacci Sequence
Sequence is an
ordered list of
numbers, called
terms, that may have
repeated values.
The arrangement of
these terms is set by a
definite rule.
Generating a Sequence
Analyze the given sequence for
its rule and identify the next
three terms.
1. 1, 10, 100, 1000
2. 2, 5, 9, 14, 20
Fibonacci Formula
𝐹𝑛 = 𝐹𝑛−1 + 𝐹𝑛−2
Binet’s Formula
𝑛 𝑛
1+ 5 1− 5
−
𝑓𝑛 = 2 2
5
Binet’s Simplified Formula
𝑛
1+ 5
𝑓𝑛 = 2
5