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Perform the operation ... and then do it again. Scholars investigate recursive formulas by creating and graphing them. Using the interactive, pupils set the variable, determine the initial value, and type in a recursive formula.The activity allows learners to explore up to three sequences at the same time.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask the class to determine which recursive formulas create linear sequences and which create exponential ones
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should be familiar with subscripts
- The recursive formulas in the activity start with the zero term
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