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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