averyyb2 averyyb2
  • 01-07-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

what is the recursiveformula for this geometric sequence? 4,-12,36,108

Respuesta :

sqdancefan
sqdancefan sqdancefan
  • 11-07-2020

Answer:

  a[1] = 4

  a[n] = -3·a[n-1]

Step-by-step explanation:

The sequence given is not a geometric sequence, since the ratios of terms are -3, -3, 3 -- not a constant.

If we assume that the last given term is supposed to be -108, then the common ratio is -3 and each term is -3 times the previous one. That is expressed in a recursive formula as ...

  a[1] = 4 . . . . . . . . . . .  first term is 4

  a[n] = -3·a[n-1] . . . . . each successive term is -3 times the previous one

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

How to subtract a negative from a positive number?
What is the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons when cesium is exposed to UV rays of frequency 1.3×1015Hz?
Is "a stitch in time saves nine" qualitative or quantitative?
how to find domain and range in a graph and will give the bainliest to whoever explains to me on how to do it.
Feeding relationships in which organisms feed on a variety of organisms
what is the organism that displays a yellow and black banding pattern that is referred to as cryptic coloration
Multiply plz explain
The registered nurse (rn) uses the mini-mental state examination (mmse) when assessing a client for admission to an assisted living facility. which finding is t
"what is south korea's opportunity cost of producing one digital camera"
How does the u.s system of government ensure that officials are responsible to the people?