SOLUTION: The sequence {an} is defined recursively as follows: a1 = 6 and an+1 = 3. Find an explicit formula for an (that is, in terms of n), and prove your formula by mathematical induction
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Question 1170252: The sequence {an} is defined recursively as follows: a1 = 6 and an+1 = 3. Find an explicit formula for an (that is, in terms of n), and prove your formula by mathematical induction.
Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Something is WRONG with your post.
As it is written in the post, it is NOT a recursive definition.
In opposite, it is an EXPLICIT FORMULA.
So, there is no logic in your post.
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