6. The Binomial Theorem
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The given rule means that every term a_(n+1) is the sum between the previous term a_n and 5.
3, 2, -2, -18, -82
We are asked to write the first 5 terms of a sequence given a recursive rule.
| n | a_n | a_(n+1)=4a_n-10 | a_(n+1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a_1= 3 | a_(1+1)=4( 3)-10 | a_2= 2 |
| 2 | a_2= 2 | a_(2+1)=4( 2)-10 | a_3 = -2 |
| 3 | a_3= -2 | a_(3+1)=4( -2)-10 | a_4=-18 |
| 4 | a_4=-18 | a_(4+1)=4(-18)-10 | a_5=-82 |
Therefore, the first 5 terms of the sequence are 3, 2, -2, -18, and -82.