Write a recursive formula for the geometric sequence .
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- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
14. Sequences & Series
Sequences
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Determine the first 3 terms of the sequence given by the general formula
an=n!+11
A
{21,31,71}
B
{21,31,41}
C
{1,2,7}
D
{1,21,61}

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Step 1: Understand the general formula for the sequence, which is a_n = 1 / (n! + 1). Here, n! represents the factorial of n, and the sequence is defined for positive integers n.
Step 2: To find the first term (a_1), substitute n = 1 into the formula: a_1 = 1 / (1! + 1). Simplify the factorial and the expression to determine the value of a_1.
Step 3: To find the second term (a_2), substitute n = 2 into the formula: a_2 = 1 / (2! + 1). Simplify the factorial and the expression to determine the value of a_2.
Step 4: To find the third term (a_3), substitute n = 3 into the formula: a_3 = 1 / (3! + 1). Simplify the factorial and the expression to determine the value of a_3.
Step 5: Combine the results from steps 2, 3, and 4 to list the first three terms of the sequence.
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