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a-1
ak
1
an
= 1
(a) For all ne N and a # 0, show that
k=1
(b) For a sequence (xn) in R, suppose that there exists an b € (0, 1) such that
|xn+1-Xn ≤ b
for all n € N.
Use part (a) to prove that xnx for some x € R. Note: If 0 < b < 1 then b = for some a > 1. Then use
part (a), since a > 1 + 0.
Transcribed Image Text:a-1 ak 1 an = 1 (a) For all ne N and a # 0, show that k=1 (b) For a sequence (xn) in R, suppose that there exists an b € (0, 1) such that |xn+1-Xn ≤ b for all n € N. Use part (a) to prove that xnx for some x € R. Note: If 0 < b < 1 then b = for some a > 1. Then use part (a), since a > 1 + 0.
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