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For the following geometric sequence find the recursive formula. {1, -3, 9, ...}

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The answer is : Gn= Gn- 1* -3
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Answer:


g_(n)=g_(n-1) *-3

Explanation:

A recursive formula is
g_(n)=g_(n-1) *r. N is the number of terms and r is the rate of change. R here equals -3 because you are multiplying by -3 eachtime. Therefore, the recursive formula is
g_(n)=g_(n-1) *-3

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