Let the sequence (xn) defined by 1 X1 = 3, Xn+1 4-xn (a) Show that 0 < xn < 3 for all n E N (Hint: Use induction). (b) Show that (Xn) is monotone decreasing. (c) Using parts (a) and (b), show that (xn) converges, and find its limit.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.2: Arithmetic Sequences
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Let the sequence (xn) defined by
1
X1 = 3, xn+1
4-хл
(a) Show that 0 < xn < 3 for all n E N
(Hint: Use induction).
(b) Show that (Xn) is monotone decreasing.
(c) Using parts (a) and (b), show that (x,)
converges, and find its limit.
Transcribed Image Text:Let the sequence (xn) defined by 1 X1 = 3, xn+1 4-хл (a) Show that 0 < xn < 3 for all n E N (Hint: Use induction). (b) Show that (Xn) is monotone decreasing. (c) Using parts (a) and (b), show that (x,) converges, and find its limit.
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