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A function is defined by f(0) = 0 and f(n) = f(n − 1) + 2n, for n > 0. Find f(4).

 Jul 14, 2019
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f(1)  =  f(1- 1) + 2(1)  =  f(0) + 2  =  2

 

f(2)  = f(2 - 1) + 2(2)  =  f(1) + 4  =  2 + 4  =  6

 

f(3)  = f(3 - 1) + 2(3)  =  f(2) + 6  =  6 + 6  = 12

 

f(4)  = f(4 - 1) + 2(4) + f(3) + 8  =  12 + 8  =  20

 

 

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 Jul 14, 2019

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