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Mar 21, 3:18:03 PM If a_(1)=10 and a_(n)=2a_(n-1) then find the value of a_(6). Answer: Submit Answer

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Final answer:

The value of a6 is 320.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the value of a6 in the given sequence a1 = 10 and an = 2an-1:

  1. Substitute n = 6 into the equation:
  2. a6 = 2a5
  3. Substitute a5 = 2a4
  4. Continue substituting until you reach a1 value:
  5. a6 = 2(2(2(2(2(10)))))
  6. a6 = 320

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