SOLUTION: 2. If a sequence is defined recursively by f(0)=2 and f(n+1)=-2f(n)+3 for n≥0 then f(2) is equal to A. -11 B. 1 C. 5 D. 17

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Question 1049756: 2. If a sequence is defined recursively by f(0)=2 and f(n+1)=-2f(n)+3 for n≥0 then f(2) is equal to
A. -11
B. 1
C. 5
D. 17

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

given:
and
for ,
here is the sequence for the first three numbers:

:






:












so, is equal to and your answer is C.


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