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What is the fifth term of the sequence defined by the recursive rule f(1) = 5, f(n)=f(n-1) + 3
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Respuesta :

Answer:

f(5) = 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the recursive rule and f(1) = 5 , then

f(2) = f(1) + 3 = 5 + 3 = 8

f(3) = f(2) + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11

f(4) = f(3) + 3 = 11 + 3 = 14

f(5) = f(4) + 3 = 14 + 3 = 17