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A sequence {a_n}, n = 1, 2, 3, ... is defined recursively by a_1 = 1/2,anda_n = 7a_(n–1), n > 1.Then, an expression for a_n isQuestion 6Answera.(7/2)^(n-1)b.(7^(n-1))/2c.None of the Given Choicesd.7/(2^(n-1))e.(2^(n-1))/7

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A sequence {a_n}, n = 1, 2, 3, ... is defined recursively by a_1 = 1/2,anda_n = 7a_(n–1), n > 1.Then, an expression for a_n isQuestion 6Answera.(7/2)^(n-1)b.(7^(n-1))/2c.None of the Given Choicesd.7/(2^(n-1))e.(2^(n-1))/7

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Solution

The given sequence is a geometric sequence where each term is 7 times the previous term. The first term a_1 is 1/2 and the common ratio is 7.

In a geometric sequence, the nth term a_n can be found using the formula a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1), where a_1 is the first term, r is the common ratio, and n is the term number.

Substituting the given values into the formula, we get a_n = (1/2) * 7^(n-1).

Therefore, the expression for a_n is (7^(n-1))/2, which corresponds to option b.

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