for the sequence an = n / n+1 it is know that it is strictly increasing as n increases. show that this is true by 1) look at the behaviour of the difference of successive terms, an+1 - an and 2) the same for the ratio of successive terms, an+1 / an

for the sequence an = n / n+1 it is know that it is strictly increasing as n increases. show that this is true by 1) look at the behaviour of the difference of successive terms, an+1 - an and 2) the same for the ratio of successive terms, an+1 / an

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter12: Sequences, Series And Binomial Theorem

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 327PT: Find the twenty-third term of an arithmetic sequence whose seventh term is 11 and common difference...

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