Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.4 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercises - Page 514: 75

Answer

A recursive rule for the sequence is $a_1=10,a_n=a_{n-1}+5$.

Work Step by Step

Use graph to write down the sequence $10,15,20,25,...$ The first term is $a_1=10$. Calculate difference between each pair of consecutive terms. $15-10=5$ $20-15=5$ $25-20=5$ The common difference is $d=5$. So, the sequence is arithmetic. Recursive equation for an arithmetic sequence. $a_n=a_{n-1}+d$ Substitute $5$ for $d$. $a_n=a_{n-1}+5$ Hence, a recursive rule for the sequence is $a_1=10,a_n=a_{n-1}+5$
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