Problem 9
In Exercises 5–10, a statement Sn about the positive integers is given. Write statements Sk and Sk+1 simplifying statement Sk+1 completely. Sn: 2 is a factor of n2 - n + 2.
Problem 9
Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 9C5
Problem 9
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. an = an-1 +6, a1 = −9
Problem 9
Write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=2n/(n+4)
Problem 9
Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, a1 and common ratio, r. Find a8 when a1 = 6, r = 2
Problem 9
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form. (x+2)³
Problem 10
In Exercises 10–11, express each sum using summation notation. Use i for the index of summation. 1/3 + 2/4 + 3/5 + ... + 15/17
Problem 10
Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 10C6
Problem 11
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 4 + 8 + 12 + ... + 4n = 2n(n + 1)
Problem 11
In Exercises 11–16, a die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a 4.
Problem 11
In Exercises 1–12, write the first four terms of each sequence whose general term is given. an=(−1)n+1/(2n−1)
Problem 11
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. an = an-1 -10, a1 = 30
Problem 11
Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, a1 and common ratio, r. Find a12 when a1 = 5, r = - 2
Problem 11
Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 11C4
Problem 11
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form.
Problem 13
Write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. an = an-1 -0.4, a1 = 1.6
Problem 13
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 1 + 3 + 5 + ... + (2n - 1) = n2
Problem 13
In Exercises 11–16, a die is rolled. Find the probability of getting an odd number.
Problem 13
Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 7C7
Problem 13
Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term, a1 and common ratio, r. Find a40 when a1 = 1000, r = - 1/2
Problem 13
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form.
Problem 13
The sequences in Exercises 13–18 are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a1=7 and an=an-1 + 5 for n≥2
Problem 14
In Exercises 12–15, write the first six terms of each arithmetic sequence. a1 = 3/2, d = -1/2
Problem 14
Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 4C4
Problem 15
Use the Binomial Theorem to expand each binomial and express the result in simplified form.
Problem 15
The sequences in Exercises 13–18 are defined using recursion formulas. Write the first four terms of each sequence. a1=3 and an=4an-1 for n≥2
Problem 15
In Exercises 11–16, a die is rolled. Find the probability of getting a number greater than 4.
Problem 15
Find the indicated term of the arithmetic sequence with first term, and common difference, d. Find a6 when a1 = 13, d = 4.
Problem 15
Use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 3 + 7 + 11 + ... + (4n - 1) = n(2n + 1)
Problem 15
Use the formula for nCr to evaluate each expression. 5C0
Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability
