Problem 3. (10+10 points) Consider the following two sequences of real numbers 4n – 3 1 1 Yn = 12 1 + 22 1 + n2 Xn = 2n 32 In this exercise we will show that they are convergent. (a) Show that (xn) is eventually decreasing and bounded below. By eventually decreasing it is meant that Xn+1

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**Problem 3.** (10+10 points) Consider the following two sequences of real numbers

\[ x_n = \frac{4n - 3}{2^n}, \,\, y_n = \frac{1}{1^2} + \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \cdots + \frac{1}{n^2}. \]

In this exercise we will show that they are convergent.

(a) Show that \((x_n)\) is eventually decreasing and bounded below. By eventually decreasing it is meant that 

\[ x_{n+1} \leq x_n, \]

for large enough \( n \in \mathbb{N} \).

(b) Show that \((y_n)\) is increasing and bounded above.

**Observation:** By the Monotone Convergence Limit, you have proven that the limit of \((y_n)\) actually exists. It is a real challenge to show that it is actually \(\pi^2/6\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 3.** (10+10 points) Consider the following two sequences of real numbers \[ x_n = \frac{4n - 3}{2^n}, \,\, y_n = \frac{1}{1^2} + \frac{1}{2^2} + \frac{1}{3^2} + \cdots + \frac{1}{n^2}. \] In this exercise we will show that they are convergent. (a) Show that \((x_n)\) is eventually decreasing and bounded below. By eventually decreasing it is meant that \[ x_{n+1} \leq x_n, \] for large enough \( n \in \mathbb{N} \). (b) Show that \((y_n)\) is increasing and bounded above. **Observation:** By the Monotone Convergence Limit, you have proven that the limit of \((y_n)\) actually exists. It is a real challenge to show that it is actually \(\pi^2/6\).
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