4. Let a1 = v2 and let an for n > 2 be defined recursively by the formula = Ip V2+ van. an+1 = Prove that a, is bounded above by 2. Hint: Use induction on n.

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4. Let a1 = v2 and let an for n > 2 be defined recursively by the formula
= Ip
V2+ van.
an+1 =
Prove that a, is bounded above by 2. Hint: Use induction on n.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Let a1 = v2 and let an for n > 2 be defined recursively by the formula = Ip V2+ van. an+1 = Prove that a, is bounded above by 2. Hint: Use induction on n.
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