SOLUTION: an n=2,a,=4 and an=3a n-1 +1 How do I solve this? The possible answers are: a)13 b)0 c)4 d)5

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Question 477552: an n=2,a,=4 and an=3a n-1 +1
How do I solve this? The possible answers are:
a)13
b)0
c)4
d)5

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
If I am understanding your question properly
a%5Bn%5D+=+3a%28n-1%29+%2B+1
a%5B2%5D+=+12%282-1%29+%2B+1+=+12+%2B+1+=+13+