Find the general term an by solving the recursive formula
step 2
The recursive formula is an+1−2an=21−(−1)n+1
step 3
Notice that 21−(−1)n+1 alternates between 0 and 1 as n changes
step 4
For even n, the formula simplifies to an+1−2an=0
step 5
For odd n, the formula simplifies to an+1−2an=1
step 6
Solve the homogeneous equation an+1−2an=0 to find the general solution for even n
step 7
The characteristic equation is r−2=0, which has a solution r=2
step 8
The general solution for even n is an=C⋅2n
step 9
Use the initial condition a1=1 to find the constant C
step 10
Since a1=C⋅21, we have C=21
step 11
The general term for even n is an=21⋅2n
step 12
Now, find the general term for odd n using the particular solution
step 13
For odd n, we have an+1=2an+1
step 14
Substitute n with 2m to find a2m+1
step 15
We get a2m+1=2a2m+1=2⋅21⋅22m+1=22m+1
step 16
The general term for odd n is an=2n−1+1
step 17
Now, find the expression for 3a2n+2
step 18
Substitute a2n with the general term for even n
step 19
We get 3a2n+2=3⋅21⋅22n+2=3⋅22n−1+2
step 20
Find the sum Sn of the sequence 3a2n+2 from n=1 to n
step 21
The sum of a geometric series is Sn=a1⋅1−r1−rn, where r is the common ratio
step 22
The first term a1 is 3⋅22⋅1−1+2=3⋅2+2=8
step 23
The common ratio r is 22=4
step 24
The sum is Sn=8⋅1−41−4n
step 25
Simplify the sum to get Sn=8⋅34n−1
Answer
Sn=38⋅(4n−1)
Key Concept
Recursive sequences and geometric series sum
Explanation
The problem involves finding a general term for a recursive sequence and then using that term to determine the sum of a related sequence. The sum of the new sequence, which is geometric, is found using the formula for the sum of a geometric series.