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2 years ago

If a1 = 6 and an = 3 + 2(an-1), then a2 equals no links

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Salsk061 [2.6K]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that a1 = 6

an = 3 + 2(an-1),

Substitute n = 2 into the formula

a2 = 3 + 2(a1)

a2 = 3 + 2(6)

a2 = 3+12

a2 = 15

Hence the second term of the sequence is 15

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