SOLUTION: what is a_n= 2a_n-1 -1 where a_1 = 2 ? write a recursive definition for the sequence 5, 22, 39, 56 Thank youuu

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Question 1000760: what is
a_n= 2a_n-1 -1 where a_1 = 2
?
write a recursive definition for the sequence
5, 22, 39, 56
Thank youuu
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The first one is not clear but for the second one...
Write a recursive definition for the sequence
5, 22, 39, 56
we have
a(n)= 17(n-1)+5 = 17n - 12