Consider the recursive definition of the function f(n) f(0) = 0 f(n) = 1+ f(n-1) Find ƒ(1), ƒ(2), ƒ(3), ƒ(4).

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Consider the recursive definition of the function \( f(n) \):

\[
f(0) = 0
\]

\[
f(n) = \frac{1}{1 + f(n-1)}
\]

Find \( f(1) \), \( f(2) \), \( f(3) \), \( f(4) \).
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the recursive definition of the function \( f(n) \): \[ f(0) = 0 \] \[ f(n) = \frac{1}{1 + f(n-1)} \] Find \( f(1) \), \( f(2) \), \( f(3) \), \( f(4) \).
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