Consider the recursively defined sequence s1 = 1 and sn+1 = 1 / (4 - sn) for n  ≥ 1. i. Prove that sn converges. (Hint: is the sequence monotone?) ii. Solve to find the limit.

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Consider the recursively defined sequence s1 = 1 and sn+1 = 1 / (4 - sn) for  ≥ 1.
i. Prove that sn converges. (Hint: is the sequence monotone?)
ii. Solve to find the limit.

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