Find the First Five Terms of the Sequence $a _ { n } = 3 \left( a _ { n - 1 } + 1 \right)$

question 84

Essay

Find the first five terms of the sequence $a _ { n } = 3 \left( a _ { n - 1 } + 1 \right)$
, where $a _ { 1 } = 1$
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Definitions:

Diaphysis

The shaft or central part of a long bone, which is typically cylindrical in shape and provides leverage and major weight support.

Sinus

A hollow, cavity, or channel within the body, often referring to the air-filled spaces in the skull that open into the nasal cavity.

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages (limbs), including the shoulder and pelvic girdles.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine), providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.