1. List the first six terms of the recursive sequence: a₁ = 3, a₂ = 1; for n ≥ 3, an=an-1-an-2.

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1. List the first six terms of the recursive sequence: a₁ = 3, a₂ = 1; for n ≥ 3, an = an-1-an-2-
2. Evaluate by listing the proper number of terms and adding them.
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k²3
2
3. Evaluate by using the summation properties.
Σ2²
(i²+i-5)
4. Find a formula for a,, and then use it to calculate a6: a12
48, 13
=-1.
Transcribed Image Text:1. List the first six terms of the recursive sequence: a₁ = 3, a₂ = 1; for n ≥ 3, an = an-1-an-2- 2. Evaluate by listing the proper number of terms and adding them. wwwwww k²3 2 3. Evaluate by using the summation properties. Σ2² (i²+i-5) 4. Find a formula for a,, and then use it to calculate a6: a12 48, 13 =-1.
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