9. Sequences, Series, & Induction

Sequences

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Introduction to Sequences

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Finding Terms in a Sequence Given the General Term

Writing The First Four Terms of a Sequence

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The first 4 terms of a sequence are $\left\lbrace\sqrt3,2\sqrt3,3\sqrt3,4\sqrt3,\ldots\right\rbrace$ . Continuing this pattern, find the $7^{\th}$ term.

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Determine the first 3 terms of the sequence given by the general formula

$a_{n}=\frac{1}{n!+1}$

Write the first 6 terms of the sequence given by the recursive formula $a_{n}=a_{n-2}+a_{n-1}$ ; $a_1=1$ ; $a_2=1$ .

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In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=3n+2

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In Exercises 1–6, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. a_n = 7n - 4

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In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=3^n

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In Exercises 1–6, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. a_n = 1/(n - 1)!

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In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=(−3)^n

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Evaluate 40!/(4! 38!)

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In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=(−1)^n(n+3)

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In Exercises 8–9, find each indicated sum. This is a summation, refer to the textbook.

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In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=2n/(n+4)

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In Exercises 10–11, express each sum using summation notation. Use i for the index of summation. 1/3 + 2/4 + 3/5 + ... + 15/17

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In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=(−1)^n+1/(2^n−1)

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The sequences in Exercises 13–18 are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a_1=7 and a_n=a_n-1 + 5 for n≥2

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The sequences in Exercises 13–18 are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a_1=3 and a_n=4a_n-1 for n≥2

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The sequences in Exercises 13–18 are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a_1=4 and a_n=2a_n-1 + 3 for n≥2

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In Exercises 19–22, the general term of a sequence is given and involves a factorial. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a_n = n^2/n!

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In Exercises 19–22, the general term of a sequence is given and involves a factorial. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a_n=2(n+1)!

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In Exercises 23–28, evaluate each factorial expression. 17!/15!

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In Exercises 23–28, evaluate each factorial expression. 16!/2!14!

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In Exercises 23–28, evaluate each factorial expression. (n+2)!/n!

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 6Σi=1 5i

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 4Σi=1 2i^2

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 5Σk=1 k(k+4)

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 4Σi=1 (−1/2)^i

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 9Σi=5 11

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 4Σi=0 (−1)^i/i!

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In Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 5Σi=1 i!/(i−1)!

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In Exercises 43–54, express each sum using summation notation. Use 1 as the lower limit of summation and i for the index of summation. 1^2+2^2+3^2+⋯+ 15^2

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In Exercises 43–54, express each sum using summation notation. Use 1 as the lower limit of summation and i for the index of summation. 2+2^2+2^3+⋯+ 2^11

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In Exercises 43–54, express each sum using summation notation. Use 1 as the lower limit of summation and i for the index of summation. 1+2+3+⋯+ 30

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In Exercises 43–54, express each sum using summation notation. Use 1 as the lower limit of summation and i for the index of summation. 1/2+2/3+3/4+⋯+ 14/(14+1)

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In Exercises 43–54, express each sum using summation notation. Use 1 as the lower limit of summation and i for the index of summation. 4+4^2/2+4^3/3+⋯+ 4^n/n

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In Exercises 43–54, express each sum using summation notation. Use 1 as the lower limit of summation and i for the index of summation. 1+3+5+⋯+ (2n−1)

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In Exercises 55–60, express each sum using summation notation. Use a lower limit of summation of your choice and k for the index of summation. 5+7+9+11+⋯+ 31

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In Exercises 55–60, express each sum using summation notation. Use a lower limit of summation of your choice and k for the index of summation. a+ar+ar2+⋯+ ar^12

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In Exercises 55–60, express each sum using summation notation. Use a lower limit of summation of your choice and k for the index of summation. a+(a+d)+(a+2d)+⋯+ (a+nd)

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In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

5Σi=1 a_i^2+5Σi=1 b_i^2

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In Exercises 61–68, use the graphs of and to find each indicated sum.

5Σi=1 a_i^2−5Σi=3 b_i^2

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In Exercises 81–85, use a calculator's factorial key to evaluate each expression. 200!/198!

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In Exercises 81–85, use a calculator's factorial key to evaluate each expression. (300/20)!

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In Exercises 81–85, use a calculator's factorial key to evaluate each expression. 20!/300

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In Exercises 81–85, use a calculator's factorial key to evaluate each expression. 20!/(20−3)!

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In Exercises 81–85, use a calculator's factorial key to evaluate each expression. 54!/(54−3)!3!

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Write the first five terms of the sequence whose first term is 9 and whose general term is an= (an−1)/2 if a_n-1 is even, a_n=3a_n-1 + 5 if a_n-1 is odd for n≥2.

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 2 + 4 + 8 + ... + 2^n = 2^(n+1) - 2

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 1 + 2 + 2^2 + ... + 2^(n-1) = 2^n - 1

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 3 + 7 + 11 + ... + (4n - 1) = n(2n + 1)

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 1 + 3 + 5 + ... + (2n - 1) = n^2

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 4 + 8 + 12 + ... + 4n = 2n(n + 1)

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In Exercises 5–10, a statement Sn about the positive integers is given. Write statements S_k and S_(k+1) simplifying statement S_(k+1) completely. Sn: 2 is a factor of n^2 - n + 2.

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In Exercises 5–10, a statement Sn about the positive integers is given. Write statements S_k and S_(k+1) simplifying statement S_(k+1) completely. Sn: 4 + 8 + 12 + ... + 4n = 2n(n + 1)

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In Exercises 1–4, a statement S_n about the positive integers is given. Write statements S1, S2 and S3 and show that each of these statements is true. Sn: 3 is a factor of n^3 - n.

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In Exercises 1–4, a statement S_n about the positive integers is given. Write statements S1, S2 and S3 and show that each of these statements is true. Sn: 3 + 4 + 5 + ... + (n + 2) = n(n + 5)/2

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In Exercises 1–4, a statement S_n about the positive integers is given. Write statements S1, S2 and S3 and show that each of these statements is true. Sn: 1 + 3 + 5 + ... + (2n - 1) = n^2

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In Exercises 25–34, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 6 is a factor of n(n + 1)(n + 2).

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In Exercises 25–34, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 2 is a factor of n^2 - n.

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 1/(1 · 2) + 1/(2 · 3) + 1/(3 · 4) + ... + 1/(n(n+1)) = n/(n + 1)

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In Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 1 · 2 + 2 · 3 + 3 · 4 + ... + n(n + 1) = n(n + 1)(n + 2)/3

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In Exercises 25–34, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. (ab)^n = a^n b^n

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In Exercises 25–34, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. n + 2 > n

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In Exercises 25–34, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. n Σ (i = 1) 5 · 6^i = 6(6^n - 1)

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Use mathematical induction to prove that the statement is true for every positive integer n. 1 + 4 + 4^2 + ... + 4^(n-1) = ((4^n)-1)/3

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Use mathematical induction to prove that the statement is true for every positive integer n. 5 + 10 + 15 + ... + 5n = (5n(n+1))/2

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In Exercises 5–10, a statement Sn about the positive integers is given. Write statements S_k and S_(k+1) simplifying statement S_(k+1) completely. Sn: 3 + 7 + 11 + ... + (4n - 1) = n(2n + 1)

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