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An= a(n-1) +15; a1=8

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Answer:

an=7/2

Explanation:

an=a(n-1)+15

given a1=8

multiply; a(n-1)

a(n-1)=an-a1

enter an-a1 in the equation

an=an-8+15

an=an+7

collect like terms;

an-an=(-7)

divide by negative both side

an-an/(-)=(-(-7)

2an=7

divide by 2 both side

2an/2=7/2

therefore the answer is an=7/2

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