A sequence of numbers is defined recursively by a 1 =1, a n+1 =√a n +1, n=1,2,3… Show (eg by induction) that (a) a n <(1+√5)/2 (b) a n+1 >an

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.2: Mathematical Induction
Problem 52E: Given the recursively defined sequence a1=1,a2=3,a3=9, and an=an13an2+9an3, use complete induction...
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A sequence of numbers is defined recursively by

1 =1, a n+1 =√a n +1, n=1,2,3…

Show (eg by induction) that

(a) a n <(1+√5)/2

(b) a n+1 >an

 

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