Assume that the recursively defined sequence converges and find its limit. a₁ = -4, an+1 = √√8+2an The sequence converges to (Type an integer or a decimal.)

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Assume that the recursively defined sequence converges and find its limit.
= -4, an+ 1 = 8 + 2an
a₁
The sequence converges to
(Type an integer or a decimal.)
Transcribed Image Text:Assume that the recursively defined sequence converges and find its limit. = -4, an+ 1 = 8 + 2an a₁ The sequence converges to (Type an integer or a decimal.)
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