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Ul(n-l)+lllcn-2), Define the expression, Specify plot settings – HP 39g Graphing Calculator User Manual

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Define the

expression

Define the Fibonacci sequence, in which each term (after

the first two) is the sum of the preceding two terms:

t/,

\ , U , = \ , U „

f o r « > 3 .

In the Symbolic view of the Sequence aplet, highlight the
Ul( 1) field and begin defining your sequence.

1 nfNrfERl 1 I

enter

!

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Sign

Note: You can use the
B, EH, and E0 menu

keys to assist in the entry
of equations.

ENTER

SEOUENCE iVMEDUi; MIEWt^

U1<1)=1

UK2>=1

U2(0

Ul(N-l)+LllCN-2)

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«'UKl J = 1

-'U1C2> = 1

'/ui':H)=ui(:N-n+un:H...

U2(2>=

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Specify plot
settings

In Plot Setup, first set the

SEQPLOT

option to

Stairstep.

Reset the default plot settings by clearing

the Plot Setup view.

-

A Stairsteps graph plots n on the horizontal axis and

i/„ on the vertical axis.

-

A Cobweb graph plots on the horizontal axis
and U,j on the vertical axis.

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shift

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ENTER

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uence

PLOT

setup

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SEO.PLQT: Stairstep

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ENTER MINIMUM VERTICAL VALUE

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Sequence aplet