Question

Question
Given the function notation for the explicitly defined sequence f(n)=2^n−1 , find the fifth term of the sequence.(1 point)
f(5)=_

Answer 1

To find the fifth term of the sequence defined by the function \( f(n) = 2^n - 1 \), we need to evaluate \( f(5) \).

\[
f(5) = 2^5 - 1
\]

Calculating \( 2^5 \):

\[
2^5 = 32
\]

Now, substituting back into the equation:

\[
f(5) = 32 - 1 = 31
\]

Therefore, the fifth term of the sequence is:

\[
\boxed{31}
\]