Q. If a1=7 and an+1=4an−4 then find the value of a5.Answer:
Given Sequence and Formula: We are given the first term of the sequence, a1=7, and the recursive formula an+1=4an−4. To find a5, we need to find the values of a2, a3, and a4 first, using the recursive formula.
Find a2: Let's find a2 using the recursive formula:a2=4a1−4a2=4(7)−4a2=28−4a2=24
Find a3: Now, let's find a3 using the recursive formula:a3=4a2−4a3=4(24)−4a3=96−4a3=92
Find a4: Next, we find a4 using the recursive formula:a4=4a3−4a4=4(92)−4a4=368−4a4=364
Find a5: Finally, we find a5 using the recursive formula:a5=4a4−4a5=4(364)−4a5=1456−4a5=1452