A sequence is defined recursively as follows. What is the value of a6 ?

Dllhell asked Jan 17, 2023

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A sequence is defined recursively as follows.

What is the value of a6 ?

Dllhell asked Jan 17, 2023

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If a₁ = 5 and
a_(n+1)=a_n-3 , then

a₂ = a₁ - 3 = 5 - 3 = 2

a₃ = a₂ - 3 = 2 - 3 = -1

a₄ = a₃ - 3 = -1 - 3 = -4

a₅ = a₄ - 3 = -4 - 3 = -7

a₆ = a₅ - 3 = -7 - 3 = -10

Naveed Ahmad answered Jan 22, 2023

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