Q. Which recursive formula can be used to define this sequence for n>1?−4,1,6,11,16,21,…Choices:(A)a=a+5(B)a=a+a+5(C)a=11a(D)a=51a
Sequence Type: We have the sequence: −4,1,6,11,16,21,…Is the given sequence geometric or arithmetic?The difference between consecutive terms is the same.The given sequence is arithmetic.
Find Common Difference: Find the common difference, d, by subtracting a term from the term that follows it.For example, take the second term (1) and the first term (−4):1−(−4)=1+4=5Common difference (d): 5
Identify Recursive Formula: Identify the recursive formula for the given sequence.Since the common difference is 5, the recursive formula will add 5 to the previous term to get the next term.The correct recursive formula is: an=a(n−1)+5
Match with Choices: Match the correct recursive formula with the given choices.The correct formula, an=an−1+5, corresponds to choice (A)a=a+5.
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