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Recursive sequence: Lesson

Problem:

Write the recursive formula for the sequence

8, 12, 16……

Solution:

Step 1:

Recursive formula:
a1 = 8

Step 2:

an = an-1 +4

Step 3:

Answer: Recursive formula: a1 = 8;

an = an-1 +4

Practice Problems

A. Write a recursive formula for the B. Find the first 4 terms of the sequence
sequence a1 = 2
an = 3an-1 +(n-1)
5,10,15,20 ...

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