Define the sequence {an} as follows: aj = 2 an = an-i + 2n for n > 2

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Section10.1: Infinite Sequences And Summation Notation
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Define the sequence {an} as follows:
aj = 2
an = an-1 + 2n for n > 2
Use induction to prove that an explicit formula for this sequence is given by: a, = n(n + 1) forn21.
Transcribed Image Text:Define the sequence {an} as follows: aj = 2 an = an-1 + 2n for n > 2 Use induction to prove that an explicit formula for this sequence is given by: a, = n(n + 1) forn21.
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