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Solution
a. b.
c. Sample response: To nd , start at a(0) and add 3 repeatedly. d.
Problem Statement
A geometric sequence, , starts 1, 3 . . .
a. Write a recursive de nition for this sequence.
b. Use the recursive de nition to nd .
c. Explain how to use the recursive de nition to determine . (Don’t actually determine the value.)
d. The value of each term is also given by the formula . Use this formula to nd .
Solution
a. b.
c. Sample response: To nd , start at and multiply by 3 repeatedly. d. g(30) = 205,891,132,094,649
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Algebra