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Which recursive formula can be used to generate the sequence below, where f(1) = 3 and n ≥ 1?

3, –6, 12, –24, 48,

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Which recursive formula can be used to generate the sequence below, where f(1) = 3 and n ≥ 1?

3, -6, 12, -24, 48

The recursive formula for this sequence is

f (n + 1) = -2 f(n)

at n=1 f(n)= 3

at n = 2

f(2)=-2 (3) = -6

n = 3

f(3) = -2 (-6) = 12 and so on

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User HOKBONG
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Answer:

f (n + 1) = -2 f(n)

Explanation:

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