College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 714: 5

Answer

The second term of the sequence [ $a_{n}$= 2$a_{n-1}$ - 4, $a_{1} = 3$ ] = 2

Work Step by Step

The second term of the sequence [ $a_{n}$= 2$a_{n-1}$ - 4, $a_{1} = 3$ ] $a_{2}$ = 2$\times$$a_{1}$ - 4 = 2$\times$3 - 4 = 2
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