Question

What is the equivalent recursive definition for an = 12+ (n – 1)3?
A. a1 = 3, An = An-1 + 12
B. a1 = 12, An = 30n-1
C. a1 = 12, Un = On-1 +3
D. a1 = n, an= 1201-1+3

Answers

  1. Answer:

    A_1 = 12

    A_n = A_{n-1} + 3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Given

    A_n =12+(n-1)3

    Required

    Write as recursive

    We have:

    A_n =12+(n-1)3

    Open bracket

    A_n =12+3n-3

    A_n =12-3+3n

    A_n =9+3n

    Calculate few terms

    A_1 =9+3*1 = 9 + 3 = 12

    A_2 =9+3*2 = 9 + 6 = 15

    A_3 =9+3*3 = 9 + 9 = 18

    The above shows that the rule is to add 3.

    So, we have:

    A_1 = 12

    A_n = A_{n-1} + 3

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