Math Problem Statement

Solve the exercise about the sequence defined by recursion: u0 = -1, un+1 = (3un + 2)/(un + 4). Prove inequalities, calculate sums, and analyze monotonicity.

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  1. Given Information:

    • A sequence (un)(u_n) is defined recursively:
      • u0=1u_0 = -1
      • un+1=3un+2un+4u_{n+1} = \frac{3u_n + 2}{u_n + 4}
    • For all nNn \in \mathbb{N}, we are told that 2<un<1-2 < u_n < 1.
  2. Questions:

    • (1) Prove that for all nNn \in \mathbb{N}, the condition 2<un<1-2 < u_n < 1 holds.
    • (2) (a) Prove that for all nNn \in \mathbb{N}, the expression for the difference between consecutive terms of the sequence is:
      un+1un=(1un)(un+2)un+4u_{n+1} - u_n = \frac{(1 - u_n)(u_n + 2)}{u_n + 4} (b) Deduce the monotonicity of the sequence (un)(u_n).
    • (3) A new sequence (vn)(v_n) is defined by: vn=un1un+2v_n = \frac{u_n - 1}{u_n + 2} (a) Prove that the sequence (vn)(v_n) is geometric. (b) Express vnv_n in terms of nn, then express unu_n in terms of nn.
  3. Further Questions (4):

    • Sums and products are defined as: Sn=v0+v1++vn,Pn=v0×v1××vnS_n = v_0 + v_1 + \cdots + v_n, \quad P_n = v_0 \times v_1 \times \cdots \times v_n and S=1u0+2+1u1+2++1u10+2S = \frac{1}{u_0 + 2} + \frac{1}{u_1 + 2} + \cdots + \frac{1}{u_{10} + 2}
    • (a) Calculate SnS_n, PnP_n, and SS.
    • (b) Determine mNm \in \mathbb{N} such that: v0+v1++vm=60901875v_0 + v_1 + \cdots + v_m = \frac{-6090}{1875}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences and Series
Inequalities
Recursive Definitions
Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions

Formulas

un+1 = (3un + 2)/(un + 4)
un+1 - un = (1 - un)(un + 2)/(un + 4)
vn = (un - 1)/(un + 2)

Theorems

Monotonicity criteria for sequences
Properties of geometric progressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 12 or Undergraduate