Determine the value of a2 for the recurrence relation an = 17an-1 + 30n with a0=3.
A. 4387
B. 5484
C. 238
D. 1437
Answer:D
Determine the value of a2 for the recurrence relation an = 17an-1 + 30n with a0=3.
A. 4387
 B. 5484
 C. 238
 D. 1437

Explanation: When n=1, a1=17a0+30, Now a2=17a1+30*2. By substitution, we get a2=17(17a0+30)+60. Then regrouping the terms, we get a2=1437, where a0=3.
