to show that the given sequence {an

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For part b can you show the Algebra we used to get 1-2^n < 0  in answer key

n+1
4n+3
1
ant1-an
4n 1
(4n -1)(4n + 3)
<0 for n 2 1,
SO strictly decreasing.
ant1- an = (n+1-2"+)– (n – 2" ) =1– 2" < 0 for n21, so strictly decreasing.
Transcribed Image Text:n+1 4n+3 1 ant1-an 4n 1 (4n -1)(4n + 3) <0 for n 2 1, SO strictly decreasing. ant1- an = (n+1-2"+)– (n – 2" ) =1– 2" < 0 for n21, so strictly decreasing.
n ) n=1
n=1
n=1
Use a -a to show that the given sequence {a,}is strictly increasing or strictly decreasing.
а)
4n-1,
b) {n-2"}".
n=1
n=1
Transcribed Image Text:n ) n=1 n=1 n=1 Use a -a to show that the given sequence {a,}is strictly increasing or strictly decreasing. а) 4n-1, b) {n-2"}". n=1 n=1
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