Math Problem Statement

1/8, _ , _, _ and formula is An=1/4xan-1

Solution

Given the first term A1=18A_1 = \frac{1}{8} and the recursive formula An=14×An1A_n = \frac{1}{4} \times A_{n-1}, we can determine the subsequent terms in the sequence.

Let's break it down:

Formula:

An=14×An1A_n = \frac{1}{4} \times A_{n-1}

Sequence Calculation:

  1. First term: A1=18A_1 = \frac{1}{8}

  2. Second term (A2)(A_2): A2=14×18=132A_2 = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1}{32}

  3. Third term (A3)(A_3): A3=14×132=1128A_3 = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{32} = \frac{1}{128}

  4. Fourth term (A4)(A_4): A4=14×1128=1512A_4 = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{128} = \frac{1}{512}

Sequence:

The complete sequence is: 18,132,1128,1512,\frac{1}{8}, \frac{1}{32}, \frac{1}{128}, \frac{1}{512}, \dots

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the sequence change if the formula was An=12×An1A_n = \frac{1}{2} \times A_{n-1}?
  2. What is the general form of the nth term for this sequence?
  3. How would you sum the first four terms of this sequence?
  4. How does changing the constant factor in the formula impact the sequence’s growth rate?
  5. Can this sequence be represented as a geometric series?

Tip: Recursive sequences are defined by relating each term to the previous one. Understanding the formula helps in predicting the entire sequence.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Recursive Sequences

Formulas

Recursive formula: An = \frac{1}{4} \times A_{n-1}

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12