SOLUTION: find the fifth term of the sequence, a1 = 1/2, an = 2an-1

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Question 378238: find the fifth term of the sequence,
a1 = 1/2, an = 2an-1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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find the fifth term of the sequence,
a(1) = 1/2, a(n) = 2a(n-1)
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1/2, 2(1/2), 2^2(1/2),2^3(1/2),2^4(1/2) = 2^3 = 8
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fifth term = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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