
Yeilin J.
asked 09/17/20Here is the recursive definition of a sequence: F(1)=3, F(n)=2*f(n-1) for n>2. Find the first 5 terms of the sequence.
and can you explain how you got your answer! thanks!
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Mark M. answered 09/17/20
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f1 = 3
f2 = 2f2-1
f2 = 2f1
f2 = 2(3)
f2 = 6
f3 = 2f3-1
f3 = 2f2
f3 = 2(6)
f3 = 12
Can you follow the pattern and do 4 and 5?
Yeilin J.
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David W.
This MUIST be "for n > 1" or else "for n >= 2"09/17/20