Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 12 Sequences and Series - 12.5 Use Recursive Rules with Sequences and Functions - 12.5 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 830: 12

Answer

Answer $A$: $1,4,4,16$

Work Step by Step

We are given the recursive sequence: $$\begin{cases} a_1=1\\ a_2=4\\ a_n=a_{n-1}\cdot a_{n-2}. \end{cases}$$ The first two terms of the sequence are given. We calculate $a_3$ and $a_4$ using the recursive formula: $$\begin{align*} a_3&=a_2\cdot a_1=4\cdot 1=4\\ a_4&=a_3\cdot a_2=4\cdot 4=16. \end{align*}$$ The correct answer is Answer $A$.
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