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A sequence is defined by the recursive formula f(n+1)=f(n)-2. If f(1)=18, what is f(5)?

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10!

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Answer:


f(5)=10

Explanation:

A sequence is defined by the recursive formula
f(n+1)=f(n)-2

If
f(1)=18, then

for
n=1: f(2)=f(1+1)=f(1)-2=18-2=16

for
n=2: f(3)=f(2+1)=f(2)-2=16-2=14

for
n=3: f(4)=f(3+1)=f(3)-2=14-2=12

for
n=4: f(5)=f(4+1)=f(4)-2=12-2=10

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