The first term of the mechanic's rule for approximating square roots is a = 1 and it's successive terms is given by an+1 = (an + ). ue Assuming that the sequence converges, show that its limit is v2.

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The first term of the mechanic's rule for approximating square roots is
a = 1 and it's successive terms is given by an+1 = (an + ).
Assuming that the sequence converges, show that its limit is v2.
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Transcribed Image Text:Exercise The first term of the mechanic's rule for approximating square roots is a = 1 and it's successive terms is given by an+1 = (an + ). Assuming that the sequence converges, show that its limit is v2. IKD (KNUST) MATH 277 - Lecture I 85 / 85
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