A sequence can be generated by using an=an−1+9, where a1=−5 and n is a whole number greater than 1. What are the first four term

Question

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s in the sequence?
A.−5, 4, 13, 22
B.9, 4, −1, −6
C.−5, −45, −405, −3645
D. 9, −45, 225, −1125

1 answer:

kotegsom [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-22T08:37:43+03:00

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

For the sequence, the defining formula is given as;

an = Previous term + 9

So a2 will be -5 + 9 = 4

a3 will be 4 + 9 = 13

a4 will be 13 + 9 = 22

a5 will be 22 + 9 = 31

So the sequence of numbers will be;

-5, 4 , 13 , 22 , 31