Concept explainers
Check whether the given sequence is true or false.
Answer to Problem 1MC
The given sequence is false.
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The given general term sequence is,
The nth term in the sequence is,
Calculation:
Check that the obtained nth term may result in given series or not as follows:
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Collect the data obtained by substituting different values for
Since equation (1) and (3) are not same, the given sequence is false.
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