Math Problem Statement

If f, of, 1, equals, 6f(1)=6 and f, of, n, equals, 5, f, of, n, minus, 1f(n)=5f(n−1) then find the value of f, of, 6f(6).

Solution

Given the problem:

  • f(1)=6f(1) = 6
  • f(n)=5f(n1)f(n) = 5f(n-1)

We are required to find f(6)f(6).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Find f(2)f(2): f(2)=5f(1)=5×6=30f(2) = 5f(1) = 5 \times 6 = 30

  2. Find f(3)f(3): f(3)=5f(2)=5×30=150f(3) = 5f(2) = 5 \times 30 = 150

  3. Find f(4)f(4): f(4)=5f(3)=5×150=750f(4) = 5f(3) = 5 \times 150 = 750

  4. Find f(5)f(5): f(5)=5f(4)=5×750=3750f(5) = 5f(4) = 5 \times 750 = 3750

  5. Find f(6)f(6): f(6)=5f(5)=5×3750=18750f(6) = 5f(5) = 5 \times 3750 = 18750

Thus, the value of f(6)f(6) is 18750\boxed{18750}.

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Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How would the value of f(7)f(7) be calculated using the same recursive formula?
  2. What is the general formula for f(n)f(n) in this sequence?
  3. Can the sequence be expressed as a closed-form expression rather than a recursive one?
  4. How does the sequence grow as nn increases? Is it linear, exponential, or something else?
  5. How would the sequence change if the initial condition f(1)f(1) were different?

Tip: In recursive sequences, understanding the base case (like f(1)f(1) here) is crucial for accurately determining subsequent values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Recursion
Sequences and Series

Formulas

f(n) = 5f(n-1)

Theorems

Recursive sequence calculation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10