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An arithmetic sequence is represented by the explicit formula A(n) = 2 − 5(n − 1). What is the recursive formula?

A.

A(n) = A(n − 1) + 5

B.

A(n) = A(n − 1) + 2

C.

A(n) = A(n − 1) − 5

D.

A(n) = A(n − 1) − 2

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An  = 2 - 5 (n - 1)    generates the sequence  2 ,  -3,  - 8,  -13 .......  we are subtracting 5 form the previous term to get the successive term

 

So..... An  =  A(n - 1) - 5      answer "C"

 

 

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 Dec 5, 2016

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