b. The finite sequence whose general term is a, = 0.6n + 2, where n = 1, 2, 3, .., 7, models the average number of hours per day adult users in the country spent on digital media n years after 2007. Use this model to 7 1 =2 a. Does this underestimate or overestimate the rounded value obtained in part (a)? By how much? 7 j= 1 (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

b. The finite sequence whose general term is a, = 0.6n + 2, where n = 1, 2, 3, .., 7, models the average number of hours per day adult users in the country spent on digital media n years after 2007. Use this model to 7 1 =2 a. Does this underestimate or overestimate the rounded value obtained in part (a)? By how much? 7 j= 1 (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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College Algebra

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.1: Sequences And Their Notations

Problem 4SE: What happens to the terms an of a sequence when there is a negative factor in the formula that is...

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