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If a₁ = 6 and an
an-1 + 3 then find the value of a4.

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Answer:

a₄ = 15

Explanation:

using the recursive relation
a_(n) =
a_(n-1) + 3 and a₁ = 6 , then

a₂ = a₁ + 3 = 6 + 3 = 9

a₃ = a₂ + 13= 9 + 3 = 12

a₄ = a₃ + 3 = 12 + 3 = 15

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