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The Fibonacci Sequence is defined as follows:
[tex]\[
\begin{array}{l}
a_1=1 \\
a_2=1 \\
a_n=a_{n-1}+a_{n-2}
\end{array}
\][/tex]

Which number below is not found in the Fibonacci Sequence?

A. 13
B. 24
C. 5
D. 34


Sagot :

To determine which of the given numbers is not part of the Fibonacci sequence, let's start by identifying the numbers in the Fibonacci sequence up to a reasonable range, considering the options provided.

The Fibonacci sequence starts with:
[tex]\[ a_1 = 1, \; a_2 = 1 \][/tex]

From this point, we can calculate the next numbers in the sequence as follows:
[tex]\[ \begin{align*} a_3 &= a_2 + a_1 = 1 + 1 = 2, \\ a_4 &= a_3 + a_2 = 2 + 1 = 3, \\ a_5 &= a_4 + a_3 = 3 + 2 = 5, \\ a_6 &= a_5 + a_4 = 5 + 3 = 8, \\ a_7 &= a_6 + a_5 = 8 + 5 = 13, \\ a_8 &= a_7 + a_6 = 13 + 8 = 21, \\ a_9 &= a_8 + a_7 = 21 + 13 = 34. \end{align*} \][/tex]

At this point, we have the following Fibonacci numbers:
[tex]\[ 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34 \][/tex]

Now, compare the given options:
A. 13: This number is in the sequence.
B. 24: This number is not in the sequence.
C. 5: This number is in the sequence.
D. 34: This number is in the sequence.

Therefore, the number that is not found in the Fibonacci sequence is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{24} \][/tex]