Define a recursive sequence by a1 = 2 and an+1 = 1 − a2n. Either prove that (an) converges or prove that it diverges.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.3: Geometric Sequences
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  1. Define a recursive sequence by a1 = 2 and an+1 = 1 − a2n. Either prove that (an) converges or prove that it diverges.

2. Define a recursive sequence by a =
i and an+1 = prove that (an)
1 – a. Either
-
converges or prove that it diverges.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Define a recursive sequence by a = i and an+1 = prove that (an) 1 – a. Either - converges or prove that it diverges.
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