SOLUTION: suppose A1=2 and An+1=3An+2. Write the first five terms of the sequence. Then write an explicit formula for An.

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Question 935537: suppose A1=2 and An+1=3An+2. Write the first five terms of the sequence. Then write an explicit formula for An.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What type of sequence?

A%5Bn%5D%2B1=3A%5Bn%5D%2B2
1=2A%5Bn%5D%2B2
-1=2A%5Bn%5D
A%5Bn%5D=-1%2F2, but this does not agree with A%5B1%5D=2.