Math Problem Statement
a_(n+1) = sqrt(2+a_n), a_1 = sqrt(2), prove that the serie is decreasing
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Sequences
Inequalities
Monotonicity
Recursive Sequences
Formulas
a_(n+1) = sqrt(2 + a_n)
(a_n - 2)(a_n + 1) ≥ 0
Theorems
Monotonic Sequence Theorem
Boundedness of Sequences
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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