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 - Exercise Set 8.1 - Page 717: 101

Answer

See below.

Work Step by Step

For $n=1:a_1=9$ For $n=2:a_2=3a_1+5=3\cdot9+5=32$ For $n=3:a_3=\frac{a_2}{2}=\frac{32}{2}=16$ For $n=4:a_4=\frac{a_3}{2}=\frac{16}{2}=8$ For $n=5:a_5=\frac{a_4}{2}=\frac{8}{2}=4$
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