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Lesson: Finding the Recursive Formula of a Sequence

A recursive formula of a sequence always uses the preceding term to define the next term of the sequence. In this lesson, we will learn how to find the recursive definitions of sequences.

Worksheet: Finding the Recursive Formula of a Sequence • 4 Questions

Q1:

Write a recursive formula for the following sequence that is valid for :

Q2:

Using the absolute value function, write a recursive formula for the following sequence that is valid for :

Q3:

Find a recursive formula for the sequence .

Q4:

Find a recursive formula for the sequence .

Find a recursive formula for the sequence and .

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