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what is the recursive formula for this geometric sequence?
The sequence 1, 4, 13, 40, 121 can be described by a recursive formula. The recursive relationship can be expressed as ( a_n = 3a_{n-1} + 1 ) for ( n \geq 2 ), with the initial condition ( a_1 = 1 ). This means each term is generated by multiplying the previous term by 3 and then adding 1.
It is often possible to find an explicit formula that gives the same answer as a given recursive formula - and vice versa. I don't think you can always find an explicit formula that gives the same answer.
A: Un+1 = Un + d is recursive with common difference d.B: Un+1 = Un * r is recursive with common ratio r.C: The definition seems incomplete.A: Un+1 = Un + d is recursive with common difference d.B: Un+1 = Un * r is recursive with common ratio r.C: The definition seems incomplete.A: Un+1 = Un + d is recursive with common difference d.B: Un+1 = Un * r is recursive with common ratio r.C: The definition seems incomplete.A: Un+1 = Un + d is recursive with common difference d.B: Un+1 = Un * r is recursive with common ratio r.C: The definition seems incomplete.
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