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A sequence is given by the formula an = n/2n^2 +1 . Show the sequence is monotone decreasing for n >1. (Hint: What tool do you know for showing a function is decreasing?)

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.2: Arithmetic Sequences

Problem 5SE: Describe how linear functions and arithmetic sequences are similar. How are they different?

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