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9 Nov 2021

Given information

The sequence is defined by  , .

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.

First prove that the sequence is decreasing using mathematical induction.

Substitute 1 for  into  and simplify.

 

 

Since it implies the statement  is decreasing for  is true. 

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