Let (an)n∈N be a recursive sequence. It is defined as a1=1,an+1=4an3an+3.
I have to show that the sequences converges and find a limit value.
To show convergence I was about to use the Cauchy criterum. Unfortunately I am quite confused here because of the recursive definition.
Question: How can I show show that the sequences converges and how can I find a limit value?
Answer
We already proved (in Show limit for recursive sequence by induction) that an≥13 so
an+1−an=an1−3an3an+3≤0
so the sequence is decreasing and bounded so it is convergent. Say a is it limit, then
a=lim
So we have to solve the equation a={4a\over 3a+3}\Longrightarrow 3a^2-a=0 \Longrightarrow a=0\;\; {\rm or}\;\; a=1/3
Since all members of sequence are \geq {1/3} we have a ={1\over 3}
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