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Find a formula for the general term $a_{n}$ of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the first few terms continues.$$\{1,0,-1,0,1,0,-1,0, \ldots\}$$
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So, we can say that $a_{n} = a_{n-4}$ for all $n \geq 4$. Show more…
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