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How to solve a sequence

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For the first sequence

Let a1 = 2

2, 9, 16, 23, ...

Recursive Formula


a_n=a_(n-1)+7

Explicit Formula


a_n=2+7(n-1)

For the second sequence

Let a1 = 2

2, 14, 98, 686, ...

Recursive Formula


a_n=7(a_n-1)

Explicit Formula


a_n=2\cdot7^(n-1)

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