From the given recurrence, it follows that

and so on down to the first term,

(Notice how the exponent on the 2 and the subscript of <em>a</em> in the first term add up to <em>n</em> + 1.)
Denote the remaining sum by <em>S</em> ; then

Multiply both sides by 2 :

Subtract 2<em>S</em> from <em>S</em> to get

So, we end up with

Answer:
37
Step-by-step explanation:
Margin of error = critical value × standard error
For 98% confidence, CV = 2.326 (from t table).
Standard error is σ / √n, where σ is the population standard deviation, and n is the sample size.
Plugging in:
5 = 2.326 × 13 / √n
n = 36.6
Rounding up, n = 37.
Answer:
6.6 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
4.1 times 3 = 12.3
2.2 times 3 = 6.6
I think this is right... sorry if not