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  • 09-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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Which recursive formula can be used to generate the sequence shown, where f(1) = 9.6 and n > 1?

9.6, –4.8, 2.4, –1.2, 0.6, ..

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locklear04 locklear04
  • 09-11-2018

We have got an geometric progression.

We use to find any term of a geometric sequence, this equation:

an=a₁ * r^(n-1)

a₁= is the first term.

r=is the common ratio.

n=numbers of the term to find.


r=an / an-1

In this case:

r=a₂/a₁=(-4.8) / 9.6=-0.5

a₁=9.6


an=9.6*(-0.5)^(n-1)



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