Question

Given the sequence b(1) = 16 and b(n) = b(n-1) + 1, what is the 2nd term in the sequence?

a) 16
b) 17
c) 18
d) 2

Answer 1

The 2nd term in the given sequence is 17. Hence, b) is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the 2nd term in the sequence, we need to use the recursive formula given. The formula states that every term after the first is equal to the previous term plus 1. Starting with b(1) = 16, we can use the formula to find b(2).

b(2) = b(1) + 1

= 16 + 1

= 17

Therefore, the 2nd term in the sequence is 17.