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Let `{a_n}(ngeq1)` be a sequence such that `a_1=1,a n d3a_(n+1)-3a_n=1fora l lngeq1.` Then find the value of `a_(2002.)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( a_{2002} \) given the recurrence relation and the initial condition. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the recurrence relation We are given: - \( a_1 = 1 \) - The recurrence relation: \( 3a_{n+1} - 3a_n = 1 \) We can simplify this to: \[ a_{n+1} - a_n = \frac{1}{3} \] ### Step 2: Find a general formula for \( a_n \) From the simplified recurrence relation, we see that the difference between consecutive terms is constant: \[ a_{n+1} = a_n + \frac{1}{3} \] Starting from \( a_1 \): - \( a_2 = a_1 + \frac{1}{3} = 1 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3} \) - \( a_3 = a_2 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{3} \) - \( a_4 = a_3 + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{6}{3} = 2 \) ### Step 3: Establish a pattern From the calculations, we can see that: - \( a_1 = 1 \) - \( a_2 = \frac{4}{3} \) - \( a_3 = \frac{5}{3} \) - \( a_4 = 2 \) Continuing this pattern, we can express \( a_n \) in terms of \( n \): \[ a_n = a_1 + (n-1) \cdot \frac{1}{3} = 1 + \frac{n-1}{3} \] ### Step 4: Write the formula for \( a_n \) Thus, we have: \[ a_n = 1 + \frac{n-1}{3} = \frac{3 + n - 1}{3} = \frac{n + 2}{3} \] ### Step 5: Calculate \( a_{2002} \) Now we can find \( a_{2002} \): \[ a_{2002} = \frac{2002 + 2}{3} = \frac{2004}{3} = 668 \] ### Final Answer Therefore, the value of \( a_{2002} \) is: \[ \boxed{668} \]

To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( a_{2002} \) given the recurrence relation and the initial condition. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the recurrence relation We are given: - \( a_1 = 1 \) - The recurrence relation: \( 3a_{n+1} - 3a_n = 1 \) We can simplify this to: ...
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