Math Problem Statement

Démontrer par récurrence que pour tout entier n ≥ 2 on a un = (2^n + 2)/(2^n - 2), avec u2 = 3 et un+1 = (3un + 1)/(un + 3) pour tout n ≥ 2.

Solution

The problem in Exercice 1 involves proving by induction that for all integers n2n \geq 2, the term unu_n in the sequence defined by:

u2=3andun+1=3un+1un+3,for n2u_2 = 3 \quad \text{and} \quad u_{n+1} = \frac{3u_n + 1}{u_n + 3}, \quad \text{for } n \geq 2

can be expressed as:

un=2n+22n2.u_n = \frac{2^n + 2}{2^n - 2}.

Plan for Inductive Proof:

  1. Base Case: Verify that the formula holds for n=2n = 2.

  2. Inductive Hypothesis: Assume the formula holds for n=kn = k, i.e.,

    uk=2k+22k2.u_k = \frac{2^k + 2}{2^k - 2}.

  3. Inductive Step: Show that the formula holds for n=k+1n = k + 1, i.e.,

    uk+1=2k+1+22k+12.u_{k+1} = \frac{2^{k+1} + 2}{2^{k+1} - 2}.

We begin by verifying the base case and then proceed with the inductive steps.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Recurrence relations
Mathematical Induction

Formulas

Recurrence relation: un+1 = (3un + 1)/(un + 3)
Inductive proof for un = (2^n + 2)/(2^n - 2)

Theorems

Mathematical Induction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced high school or introductory college level)