Question

Which sequence can be defined by the recursive formula f (1) = 4, f (n + 1) = f (n) – 1.25 for n ≥ 1?

1, –0.25, –1.5, –2.75, –4, . . .
1, 2.25, 3.5, 4.75, 6, . . .
4, 2.75, 1.5, 0.25, –1, . . .
4, 5.25, 6.5, 7.75, 8, . . .

Answer 1

4, 2.75, 1.5, 0.25, –1, . . .

Explanation:

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