2. The first term of the sequence is r1 = cos(1). The next term is larger; and x3 = x2 or cos(3), whichever is larger. in gen In+1 = max{xn, cos(n + 1) Check the convergence or divergence of the sequence

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2. The first term of the sequence is x1 = cos(1). The next terms are x2 = x1 or cos(2), whichever
is larger; and x3 = x2 or cos(3), whichever is larger. in general.
Xn+1 = max{xn, Cos(n + 1)}
Check the convergence or divergence of the sequence.
Transcribed Image Text:2. The first term of the sequence is x1 = cos(1). The next terms are x2 = x1 or cos(2), whichever is larger; and x3 = x2 or cos(3), whichever is larger. in general. Xn+1 = max{xn, Cos(n + 1)} Check the convergence or divergence of the sequence.
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