Math Problem Statement

Solve the preliminary activities for sequences (suites) involving geometric progressions, recurrence relations, and limits provided in the image.

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Exercise 1: Sequence unu_n

The sequence unu_n is defined with u1=0.9u_1 = 0.9, u2=0.99u_2 = 0.99, u3=0.999u_3 = 0.999, and so on, where each unu_n consists of nn digits of 9 after the decimal.

  1. Showing that unu_n is the sum of nn terms of a geometric sequence:

    • Each term unu_n can be written as: un=110nu_n = 1 - 10^{-n} This is the sum of a geometric series with the first term a=0.9a = 0.9 and common ratio r=0.1r = 0.1.
  2. Proof that un+1=110(un+9)u_{n+1} = \frac{1}{10}(u_n + 9):

    • From the definition of un=110nu_n = 1 - 10^{-n}, you can derive the relation un+1=110(un+9)u_{n+1} = \frac{1}{10}(u_n + 9).
  3. Expressing unu_n as a function of nn:

    • We already derived the general form: un=110nu_n = 1 - 10^{-n}
  4. Finding the limit of ana_n as nn \to \infty:

    • As nn \to \infty, un1u_n \to 1 because the term 10n10^{-n} approaches 0.

Exercise 2: Recurrence sequence unu_n defined by u0=5u_0 = 5 and un+1=2un3u_{n+1} = 2u_n - 3

  1. Calculating u1u_1, u2u_2, and u3u_3:

    • Using the recurrence relation: u1=253=7u_1 = 2 \cdot 5 - 3 = 7 u2=273=11u_2 = 2 \cdot 7 - 3 = 11 u3=2113=19u_3 = 2 \cdot 11 - 3 = 19
  2. Plotting and drawing the sequences:

    • The points (0,5),(1,7),(2,11),(3,19)(0, 5), (1, 7), (2, 11), (3, 19) can be plotted.
  3. 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 UnU_n defined by recurrence relation

U0=3U_0 = 3, Un+1=12Un+3U_{n+1} = -\frac{1}{2}U_n + 3

  1. Calculating U1U_1 and U2U_2:
    • Using the recurrence relation: U1=123+3=1.5U_1 = -\frac{1}{2} \cdot 3 + 3 = 1.5 U2=121.5+3=2.25U_2 = -\frac{1}{2} \cdot 1.5 + 3 = 2.25

Exercise 4: Sequence unu_n with the given recurrence relation

  1. Calculating u1u_1, u2u_2 using the given recurrence relation and plotting the graph.

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Here are five follow-up questions that expand on the material:

  1. How can you generalize the limit for a sequence like unu_n?
  2. What methods are there to determine if a recurrence relation is geometric or arithmetic?
  3. How do you prove that a sequence is neither arithmetic nor geometric?
  4. How can the geometric series formula be applied to find the sum of a sequence like unu_n?
  5. 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