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

"A population is modeled recursively as Pₙ=Pₙ₋₁×1.05+20, starting at P₀=200. Find P₁, P₂, P₃."

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