Question

Write down the first 6 elements of the following sequence (where n ∈ Z +), then give a recursive definition for an. Do not forget the base case. (You do not need to prove it is correct). (a) an = 3n − 10 (b) an = (1 + (−1)n ) n

Answer 1

Explanation:

The first six terms for each of the following sequenses are:

(a) a_n = 3n - 10

1. a_1 = -7

2. a_2 = -4

3. a_3 = -1

4. a_4 = 2

5. a_5 = 5

6. a_6 = 8

(b) a_n = (1 + (-1)^n) ^n

1. a_1 = 0

2. a_2 = 4

3. a_3 =0

4. a_4 = 16

5. a_5 = 0

6. a_6 = 32