For this question, I'm not sure how the fact that |an|<6 effects the result of this question. I'm not really sure how to complete the proof. Here is what I have so far. Can anyone please help me out?
Consider the sequence defined by an+1=√2+an if n≥1 and a1=1.
Suppose that |an|<6 for all n ∈ N. Does {an} converge or diverge? Make sure to
fully prove your claim and cite appropriate theorem(s) and hypothesis conditions.
a2=√2+1=√3
a3=√2+√3
Wts there exists an M st an≤M
Choose M = 2 since the sequence eventually apporaches 2.
Base Case: a1=1<2
Induction Hypothesis: Let k ∈ N be arbitrary.
Assume ak≤2
Induction Step: ak+1→ak
ak+1=√2+ak<√2+2=2
Therefore by induction, the sequence is bounded above
a2n−a2n+1=a2n−√2+an2=a2n−an−2=(an−2)(an+1)
a2n−a2n+1<0
a2n<a2n+1
an<an+1
Therefore by the difference test, {an} is strictly increasing.
Therefore by the bounded monotone convergence theorem,{an} converges.
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