Recognizing Patterns Answers

Which recursive formula can be used to generate the sequence shown, where f(1) = 5 and n > 1?5,–1, –7, –13, –19, ...

A sequence is defined by the recursive function f(n + 1) = –10f(n).

What is the common difference between successive terms in the sequence?0.36, 0.26, 0.16, 0.06, –0.04, –0.14, ...

Zina spends 1.5 hours setting up her sewing machine and making one hat. The total amount of time spent making hats can be represented by the sequence below.1.5, 2.25, 3.0, 3.75, ...

What is the common difference between successive terms in the sequence?2, 8, 14, 20, 26, ...

A sequence is defined recursively using the formula . If the first term of the sequence is 120, what is f(5)?

Martina opens a savings account with an initial deposit and makes no other deposits or withdrawals. She earns interest on her initial deposit. The total amount of money in her savings account at the end of each year is represented by the sequence shown.100, 105, 110.25, ...

What is the common difference between successive terms in the sequence?9, 2.5, –4, –10.5, –17, ...

What is the common ratio between successive terms in the sequence?2, –4, 8, –16, 32, –64, ...

A sequence is defined recursively by the formula f(n + 1) = f(n) + 3 . The first term of the sequence is –4. What is the next term in the sequence?