Question

use the initial term and the recursive formula to find an explicit formula for the sequence $a_n$. write your answer in simplest form. $a_1 = \frac{5}{16}$ $a_n = a_{n - 1}$ $a_n = $

Explanation:

Step1: Identify sequence type

This is a constant sequence, since $a_n = a_{n-1}$ means every term equals the prior term.

Step2: Match to initial term

All terms equal the first term $a_1 = \frac{5}{16}$.

Answer:

$\frac{5}{16}$