The initial term and recursive function for an arithmetic sequence are given:
f(1) = 5

f(n) = f(n − 1) − 3, for n ≥ 2

Use the recursive function to find the sixth term in the sequence.

Respuesta :

The sixth term in the sequence is -10

what is recursive function in arithmetic sequence?

A recursive sequence is a sequence in which terms are defined using one or more previous terms which are given. If  the nth term of an arithmetic sequence is known and the common difference d , you can find the (n+1)th term using the recursive formula an+1=an+d .

Given : f(1) = 5 and,

            f(n) = f(n-1)-3 , for n = 2 ,3 , 4 , ...

Using the recursive formula to generate the terms, that is

f(2) = f(2-1)-3 = 5-3 = 2

f(3)= f(3-1)-3= f(2)-3= 2-3 = -1

f(4) = f(4-1)-3= -1-3= -4

f(5) = f(5-1)-3= -4-3= -7

f(6) = f(6-1)-3= -7-3= -10

Thus, sixth term in the sequence is -10.

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