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The first four terms of a sequence are shown below 9,5,1,-3

Which of the following functions best defines this sequence?
A. f(1)=9, f(n+1)=f(n)-4 for n> or equal to 1

B. f(1)=9, f(n+1)=f(n)+4 for n> or equal to 1

C. f(1)=9, f(n+1)=f(n)-5 for n> or equal to 1

D. f(1)=9, f(n+1)=f(n)+5 for n> or equal to 1

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Answer:

A. f(1)=9, f(n+1)=f(n)-4 for n> or equal to 1

Explanation:

Given the sequence:

  • 9, 5, 1, -3

We can easily calculate the difference of terms:

  • -3- 1= 1- 5= 5-9= -4

As the difference of terms is same and equal to -4, it is the AP (arithmetic progression)

This sequence can be defined In the form of function as:

  • f(1)= 9, as the first term is 9
  • f(n+1)= f(n)- 4, as it is decreasing function with the difference of -4
  • n ≥ 1, as we count from the first term on

All the above matches the first answer choice:

  • A. f(1)=9, f(n+1)=f(n)-4 for n> or equal to 1

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