2. The sequence (sn) is defined by the recursion formula: Sn+1 = 2n (a) Determine an explicit formula for the nth term s, in the sequence. -8 81 1. (b) Use mathematical induction to prove that your formula is correct.

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2. The sequence (s) is defined by the recursion formula: Sn+1 =
2n
(a) Determine an explicit formula for the nth term s, in the sequence.
-881 1.
(b) Use mathematical induction to prove that your formula is correct.
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