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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The following function defines a recursive sequence: f(0) = -2 f(1) = 8 f(n) = -4•f(n -1) - 3•f(n - 2); for n > 1 Which of the following sequences is defined by this recursive function? -2, 8, -26, -80, … -2, 8, -26, 80, … -2, 12, -44, 180, … -2, -12, -44, -180, …

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@aum

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@sleepyjess

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

We can automatically rule out 2 since the sequence goes negative, positive, negative, positive

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so A and D aren't it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i was thinking B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@sleepyjess

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

gimme just a min to work it out :)

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

O_O

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what?

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

I am not getting the last answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

huh? i think it's b

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

I'd agree with that, it is the only one matching the formula

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and horizontal lines always have a slope of 0?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

like a completely horizontal line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@sleepyjess

OpenStudy (sleepyjess):

yes

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