Question

The first two terms of a sequence are given as t1=2 and t2=4. The recusion formula is tn= (tn-1)^2-3tn-2. Determine the next four terms in the sequence

Answer 1

do you understand what you have to do?

\[t_n=t_{n-1}^2-3t_{n-2}\] so
\[t_3=t_2^2-3t_1\]

Answer 2

t3= (4)^2 - 3(2)

=10, thank you:)

Answer 3

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