Consider the sequence {an}, defined by a1 = 2 and an = E (2an-1 + 5) for n > 2. Use induction to prove that an 21 for all n E J.

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Consider the sequence {an}, defined by ai = 2 and an =
6(2an-1 + 5) for n > 2.
n=1
Use induction to prove that an >1 for all n E J.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the sequence {an}, defined by ai = 2 and an = 6(2an-1 + 5) for n > 2. n=1 Use induction to prove that an >1 for all n E J.
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Given that a1=2 and an=16(2an-1+5)

The objective is to show that an1.

Let's prove the following using induction.

For n=1

a1=2>1

Hence an1 for n=1.

Now let's assume that for n=kak1 is true.

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