a) Show that the sequence a, = (-1)" +- does not converge. b) Let b, be a sequence such that for all n we have bn+1-b,|< Show that b, is a Cauchy sequence.

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Analysis math real numbers Cauchy sequence . Question b .
Question 1, (4+4=8 marks)
a) Show that the sequence a, = (-1)" +- does not converge.
b) Let b, be a sequence such that for all n we have |b,+1 - b| <÷ Show
that b, is a Cauchy sequence.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1, (4+4=8 marks) a) Show that the sequence a, = (-1)" +- does not converge. b) Let b, be a sequence such that for all n we have |b,+1 - b| <÷ Show that b, is a Cauchy sequence.
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