SOLUTION: Consider the sequence 8, 6, 3, –1, –6, ... a. Find the next two terms of the sequence. b. Write an explicit formula for the sequence. c. Write a recursive formula for the

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Question 429208: Consider the sequence 8, 6, 3, –1, –6, ...

a. Find the next two terms of the sequence.
b. Write an explicit formula for the sequence.
c. Write a recursive formula for the sequence.
I did parts a and c and understand them, but I can't figure out how to write the explicit formula. I would really appreciate some help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Consider the sequence 8, 6, 3, –1, –6, ...
a. Find the next two terms of the sequence.:::--12, -17
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b. Write an explicit formula for the sequence.
I guess you have this.
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c. Write a recursive formula for the sequence.
a(n) = a(n-1)-(n+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.