SOLUTION: Given the recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence find the first five terms. an = an − 1 − 200 a1 = 28

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Question 1064781: Given the recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence find the first five terms.
an = an − 1 − 200
a1 = 28

Answer by ikleyn(52908)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Substitute n = 2, 3, 4, and 5, and calculate.

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