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Exercise 1: Sequence
The sequence is defined with , , , and so on, where each consists of digits of 9 after the decimal.
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Showing that is the sum of terms of a geometric sequence:
- Each term can be written as: This is the sum of a geometric series with the first term and common ratio .
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Proof that :
- From the definition of , you can derive the relation .
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Expressing as a function of :
- We already derived the general form:
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Finding the limit of as :
- As , because the term approaches 0.
Exercise 2: Recurrence sequence defined by and
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Calculating , , and :
- Using the recurrence relation:
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Plotting and drawing the sequences:
- The points can be plotted.
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Representing the first five terms on the graph:
- This can be done on a coordinate system, plotting the terms as discrete points.
Exercise 3: Sequence defined by recurrence relation
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- Calculating and :
- Using the recurrence relation:
Exercise 4: Sequence with the given recurrence relation
- Calculating , using the given recurrence relation and plotting the graph.
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Here are five follow-up questions that expand on the material:
- How can you generalize the limit for a sequence like ?
- What methods are there to determine if a recurrence relation is geometric or arithmetic?
- How do you prove that a sequence is neither arithmetic nor geometric?
- How can the geometric series formula be applied to find the sum of a sequence like ?
- What is the significance of the intersection point in Exercise 4?
Tip: Always break down a recurrence relation to check for patterns or properties like linearity or geometric behavior.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Sequences
Recurrence Relations
Limits
Arithmetic Progressions
Graphing Sequences
Formulas
Sum of a geometric sequence: S_n = a * (1 - r^n) / (1 - r) for |r| < 1
Recurrence relation: u_{n+1} = f(u_n)
Limit of a sequence as n → ∞
Theorems
Geometric Series Theorem
Arithmetic Progression Definitions
Convergence of Sequences
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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