SOLUTION: A recursive formula for a sequence is an=an-1 +2n where a1=1. Write the first five terms of the sequence. (N, n-1, and 1 are all below the a. Wasn't sure how to type the whole

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Question 282815: A recursive formula for a sequence is an=an-1 +2n where a1=1. Write the first five terms of the sequence.
(N, n-1, and 1 are all below the a. Wasn't sure how to type the whole question, pic here: http://i39.tinypic.com/2cedxl.jpg)
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A recursive formula for a sequence is

where . Write the first five terms of the sequence.





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1, 5, 11, 19, 29,...,,...
Edwin
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