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1. A recursive definition for a sequence consists of a _____ and _____.
recurrence relation; initial conditions
2. A recurrence relation is an equation that defines each later term of a
sequence by reference to _____ in the sequence.
earlier terms
3. Initial conditions for a recursive definition of a sequence consist of one or
more of the _____ of the sequence.
values of the first few terms
4. To solve a problem recursively means to divide the problem into smaller
subproblems of the same type as the initial problem, to suppose _____, and to
figure out how to use the supposition to _____.
that the smaller subproblems have already been solved; solve the initial problem
5. A crucial step for solving a problem recursively is to define a _____ in
terms of which the recurrence relation and initial conditions can be
specified.
sequence