14. Let a1, a2, a3, ... be the sequence defined by a₁ = 1, and for k ≥ 1, ak+1 k² ak. = Find the first six terms of this sequence. Guess a general formula for an and prove your answer by mathematical induction.
14. Let a1, a2, a3, ... be the sequence defined by a₁ = 1, and for k ≥ 1, ak+1 k² ak. = Find the first six terms of this sequence. Guess a general formula for an and prove your answer by mathematical induction.
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Transcribed Image Text:14. Let a₁, a2, a3, ...
be the sequence defined by
= k² ak.
a₁ = 1,
and for k ≥ 1, ak+1
Find the first six terms of this sequence. Guess a general
formula for an and prove your answer by mathematical
induction.
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