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If (a_1=20) and (a_{n+1}=a_n-n), what is the value of (a_4)?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: 14

In the recursive rule, subtract the current value of n at each step. Thus, \(a_2=20-1=19\), \(a_3=19-2=17\), and \(a_4=17-3=14\). Therefore, 14 is correct. The value 16 would result from stopping after only two subtraction steps. Exam tip: to find \(a_4\), apply the rule successively for \(n=1,2,3\).

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Recursive SequencesRecursive RuleSequences And ProgressionsClass 9 MathematicsTerm Calculation

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What is the correct answer to this question?

14

Why is this the correct answer?

In the recursive rule, subtract the current value of n at each step. Thus, \(a_2=20-1=19\), \(a_3=19-2=17\), and \(a_4=17-3=14\). Therefore, 14 is correct. The value 16 would result from stopping after only two subtraction steps. Exam tip: to find \(a_4\), apply the rule successively for \(n=1,2,3\).

Which subject and chapter does this question cover?

This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Recursive rule.

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