Find a closed formula in terms of n for the sequence an described by ao = 4, and a, = 5a, –1+ 3 for all subsequent terms

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
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Problem 1RE: Write the first four terms of the sequence defined by the recursive formula a1=2,an=an1+n.
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Find a closed formula in terms of n for the sequence a, described by
ao = 4, and a,
5a, -1+ 3 for all subsequent terms
Transcribed Image Text:Find a closed formula in terms of n for the sequence a, described by ao = 4, and a, 5a, -1+ 3 for all subsequent terms
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