A sequence of numbers, , satisfy the relation
- ((i))
If the sequence converges to a number , find .
- ((ii))
Given that for all integers , show that .
- ((iii))
Describe, with reference to (i) and (ii), the behaviour of the sequence.
- (Further)
The difference between and is given by . Show that and state the range of values of for which this approximation is valid.
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Worked solution
7((i))
1. Set up the equation for the limit $L$.
As , and .
Substituting into the recurrence relation:
2. Solve the algebraic equation for $L$.
7((ii))
1. Determine the limit $L$ from part (i) as it is required to use the condition $x_n > L$.
As , both and .
2. Express the difference $x_{n+1} - x_n$ as a single rational fraction.
3. Determine the signs of the numerator and denominator using the condition $x_n > L$.
Given that and from our result , we have .
For the numerator: Since , it follows that , which means .
For the denominator: Since , .
4. Conclude the proof by showing the difference is strictly negative.
Since the numerator is strictly negative and the denominator is strictly positive,
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7((iii))
1. Synthesize the findings from parts (i) and (ii) to describe the sequence.
From part (i), the sequence converges to .
From part (ii), for , which means the sequence is strictly decreasing for .
Therefore, the sequence decreases and converges to .
For , the sequence is strictly decreasing and converges to .
7(Further)
1. Find the limit $L$ of the sequence from part (i) to relate $x_n$ and $d_n$.
From (i), at the limit , and .
Since , we have and .
2. Substitute $x_n$ and $x_{n+1}$ into the recurrence relation to express $d_{n+1}$ in terms of $d_n$.
3. Expand $(1 + d_n)^{-2}$ using the standard series expansion up to the $d_n^2$ term.
Using the standard expansion :
4. Substitute the expansion back and simplify to show the required relationship.
5. State the range of values for which the approximation (binomial series expansion) is valid.
For the binomial expansion of to be valid and converge, we require:
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