Which recursive sequence would produce the sequence 3,13,63,… ?a1=3 and an=5an−1−2a1=3 and an=−5an−1+6a1=3 and an=−2an−1+5a1=3 and an=6an−1−5
Q. Which recursive sequence would produce the sequence 3,13,63,… ?a1=3 and an=5an−1−2a1=3 and an=−5an−1+6a1=3 and an=−2an−1+5a1=3 and an=6an−1−5
Test First Option: Let's start by testing the first option:a1=3 and an=5an−1−2We know the first term a1 is 3. Let's find the second term a2 using the recursive formula.a2=5a1−2=5×3−2=15−2=13This matches the second term of the given sequence.
Find Second Term: Now let's find the third term a3 using the same recursive formula.a3=5a2−2=5×13−2=65−2=63This matches the third term of the given sequence.
Find Third Term: Since the first three terms of the sequence match the given sequence using the first recursive formula, we can conclude that the correct recursive sequence is:a1=3 and an=5an−1−2
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