Question

What is a "recursive formula” in terms mathematical sequences?

A formula that can calculate any term of a sequence
The sum of the numbers in a sequence
A formula that finds a term using the previous term
d) The same as the “explicit formula"

Answer 1

A formula that finds a term using the previous term

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Answer 2

A formula that finds a term using the previous term

Explanation:

It's just terminology. Don't beat yourself up over it.