Functions (MCR3U) · Discrete Functions

Recursive Sequences and Formulas

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Sample: the first question, solved

What is a "recursive formula" for a sequence?

📘 Worked solution
A formula defining each term based on the previous term(s), rather than directly in terms of n.

And one from the hard end

Which recursive formula correctly describes the sequence 8, 13, 18, 23, ...?

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