Discrete Mathematics with Applications 4th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0-49539-132-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-49539-132-6

Chapter 5 - Sequences, Mathematical Induction, and Recursion - Exercise Set 5.1 - Page 242: 3

Answer

Just substitute $c_i$ by the index, starting from $0$, because the sequence is defined for $i\geq1$, substitute the values and calculate.

Work Step by Step

$i \geq 0$: $\begin{split} c_i & = \frac{(-1)^i}{3^i} = \frac{(-1)^i}{3^i} \\ & \\ c_0 & = \frac{(-1)^0}{3^0} = \frac{1}{1} = 1 \\ & \\ c_1 & = \frac{(-1)^1}{3^1} = \frac{-1}{3} \\ & \\ c_2 & = \frac{(-1)^2}{3^2} = \frac{1}{9} \\ & \\ c_3 & = \frac{(-1)^3}{3^3} = \frac{-1}{27}\\ & \\ \end{split}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.