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Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series
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10장, 문제 10.1.4

Finding Terms of a Sequence
Each of Exercises 1–6 gives a formula for the nth term aₙ of a sequence {aₙ}. Find the values of a₁, a₂, a₃, and a₄.
aₙ = 2 + (-1)ⁿ

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Identify the given formula for the nth term of the sequence: \(a_{n} = 2 + (-1)^{n}\).
Recall that to find specific terms of the sequence, substitute the term number \(n\) into the formula.
Calculate \(a_{1}\) by substituting \(n=1\) into the formula: \(a_{1} = 2 + (-1)^{1}\).
Calculate \(a_{2}\) by substituting \(n=2\) into the formula: \(a_{2} = 2 + (-1)^{2}\).
Similarly, find \(a_{3}\) and \(a_{4}\) by substituting \(n=3\) and \(n=4\) respectively into the formula: \(a_{3} = 2 + (-1)^{3}\) and \(a_{4} = 2 + (-1)^{4}\).

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Sequences and Terms

A sequence is an ordered list of numbers defined by a specific rule or formula for its terms. Each term is identified by its position n, and the nth term aₙ gives the value at that position. Understanding how to interpret and use the formula for aₙ is essential to find specific terms.
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Substitution in Formulas

To find specific terms of a sequence, substitute the term number n into the given formula. This involves replacing n with 1, 2, 3, etc., and simplifying the expression to calculate the corresponding term values accurately.
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Substitution With an Extra Variable

Properties of Exponents and Alternating Signs

The term (-1)ⁿ alternates between -1 and 1 depending on whether n is odd or even. Recognizing this pattern helps determine how the sign affects each term in the sequence, which is crucial for correctly evaluating the formula.
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