Consider the recursive sequence: 12 απ = 16, an+1 = 12- an-4 (a) Use induction to prove an is bounded below by 8 (b) Use induction to prove an is strictly decreasing. (c) Use the MCT to conclude that an converges. Then finds its limit.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.1: Infinite Sequences And Summation Notation
Problem 30E
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Consider the recursive sequence:
12
απ
=
16, an+1 = 12-
an-4
(a) Use induction to prove an is bounded below by 8
(b) Use induction to prove an is strictly decreasing.
(c) Use the MCT to conclude that an converges. Then finds its limit.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the recursive sequence: 12 απ = 16, an+1 = 12- an-4 (a) Use induction to prove an is bounded below by 8 (b) Use induction to prove an is strictly decreasing. (c) Use the MCT to conclude that an converges. Then finds its limit.
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