In mathematics, a sequence is an enumerated collection of objects in which repetitions are allowed and order matters. Like a set, it contains members (also called elements, or terms). The number of elements (possibly infinite) is called the length of the sequence. Unlike a set, the same elements can appear multiple times at different positions in a sequence, and unlike a set, the order does matter. Formally, a sequence can be defined as a function whose domain is either the set of the natural numbers (for infinite sequences), or the set of the first n natural numbers (for a sequence of finite length n). Sequences are one type of indexed families as an indexed family is defined as a function which domain is called the index set, and the elements of the index set are the indices for the elements of the function image.
For example, (M, A, R, Y) is a sequence of letters with the letter 'M' first and 'Y' last. This sequence differs from (A, R, M, Y). Also, the sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8), which contains the number 1 at two different positions, is a valid sequence. Sequences can be finite, as in these examples, or infinite, such as the sequence of all even positive integers (2, 4, 6, ...).
The position of an element in a sequence is its rank or index; it is the natural number for which the element is the image. The first element has index 0 or 1, depending on the context or a specific convention. In mathematical analysis, a sequence is often denoted by letters in the form of
a
n
{\displaystyle a_{n}}
,
b
n
{\displaystyle b_{n}}
and
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n
{\displaystyle c_{n}}
, where the subscript n refers to the nth element of the sequence; for example, the nth element of the Fibonacci sequence
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{\displaystyle F}
is generally denoted as
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{\displaystyle F_{n}}
.
In computing and computer science, finite sequences are sometimes called strings, words or lists, the different names commonly corresponding to different ways to represent them in computer memory; infinite sequences are called streams. The empty sequence ( ) is included in most notions of sequence, but may be excluded depending on the context.
Homework Statement .
Let ##(X,d)## be a metric space and let ##D \subset X## a dense subset of ##X##. Suppose that given ##\{x_n\}_{n \in \mathbb N} \subset X## there is ##x \in X## such that ##\lim_{n \to \infty}d(x_n,s)=d(x,s)## for every ##s \in D##. Prove that ##\lim_{n \to \infty} x_n=x##...
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Prove that ##\{x_n\}_{n \in \mathbb N} \subset \mathbb R## doesn't have any convergent subsequence iff ##lim_{n \to \infty} |x_n|=+\infty##.
The attempt at a solution.
I think I could correctly prove the implication ##lim_{n \to \infty} |x_n|=+\infty \implies## it...
I'm trying to do 3 questions, each one a bit more complex than the previous, but all have the same ideas. ( 2) has 1 more term than 1, 3) is with imaginary numbers)
Could someone please guide me on how to do them? Am I trying to substitute things into each other?
Suppose that the sequence x0...
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What is the Fourier transform of a single short pulse and of a sequence of pulses?
The Attempt at a Solution
In class we haven't dealt with the mathematics of a Fourier transform, however my professor has simple stated that a Fourier transform is simply a equation...
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Let ##\{I_n\}_{n \in \mathbb N}## be a sequence of closed nested intervals and for each ##n \in \mathbb N## let ##\alpha_n## be the length of ##I_n##.
Prove that ##lim_{n \to \infty}\alpha_n## exists and prove that if ##L=lim_{n \to \infty}\alpha_n>0##, then ##\bigcap_{n...
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Let x_{n} a sequence of positive numbers.How could I show that it has a decreasing subsequence that converges to 0,knowing that inf{ x_{n} ,n ε N} =0??
Real Analysis, L∞(E) Norm as the limit of a sequence.
|| f ||_{\infty} is the lesser real number M such that | \{ x \in E / |f(x)| > M \} | = 0 ( | \cdot | used with sets is the Lebesgue measure).
Definition:
For every 1 \leq p < \infty and for every E such that 0 < | E | < \infty we...
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{U_0 = 9, U_1 = -3}
U_(n+2) = -(5/4) U_(n+1) + (3/8) U_(n)
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
First step was to attempt to find the common difference by trying to find the 3rd term:
U_(2) = -(5/4) u_(1) + 3/8 U_(0) = -(57/8)
This does not...
Homework Statement .
Given ##f_n=\frac {x} {1+x^2}-\frac {(1+x^2)x} {1+(n+1)^2x^2}## , prove that ##\{f_n\}_{n \in \mathbb N}## converges pointwise and uniformly to a continuous function on the interval ##[0,1]##
The attempt at a solution.
It's easy to prove that this sequence tends to...
In arithmetic sequence we know that a_1+a_3 = 6 and 3^{a_1+a_2}=243
a) Find the initial term of the sequence
b) Calculate,how much members of the sequence we have to add (a_1+a_2+...a_n) that we get the result 243?
Have no idea where to start :confused:
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If ##x_1 < x_2## are arbitrary real numbers and ##x_n=\frac{1}{2}(x_{n-2}+x_{n-1})## for## n > 2##, show that ##(x_n)## is convergent.Homework Equations
Definition of Contractive Sequence: We say that a sequence ##X=(x_n)## of real numbers is contractive if there exists a...
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A sequence of numbers ##x_n## is determined by the equality ##x_n=\frac{x_{n-1}+x_{n-2}}{2}## and the values of ##x_0## and ##x_1##. Compute ##x_n## in terms of ##x_0, x_1## and ##n##. Also prove that $$\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} x_n=\frac{x_0+2x_1}{3}$$.Homework Equations...
Let $s_n$ be a sequence of real numbers and define $E$ to be the set of all subsequential limits of $s_n$ in the real extended line. Then we define the following
\lim \text{sup } s_n = \text{sup } E
For some reason I don't quite understand the above formula , do we need to prove it ? It would...
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Can somebody give me a hint to solve this problem. :)
Problem:
Let \(f\) be a function defined on \([a,\,b]\) with continuous second order derivative. Let \(x_0\in (a,\,b)\) satisfy \(f(x_0)=0\) but \(f'(x_0)\neq 0\). Prove that, there is a neighbourhood of \(x_0\), say...
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a) (1+i)-n as n→∞
b) n/(1+i)n as n→∞
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
My answers were divergent for both question because (1+i)n=sqrt(2)*en*pi*i/4, so when n→∞, the limit is varying on the circle with radius sqrt(2). But the solution said both of...
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Could you guys please verify this proof of mine? I want to show that a limit with particular property does not go to 0. It is part of the proof that when a sequence have an ever increasing term then the limit of the sequence is not 0.
The Attempt at a Solution
The...
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Find a, sucht that:
\lim_{ x \to \infty }( a \sqrt{n+2} - \sqrt{n+1} ) ) = \infty(a+1)
Now, I want this sequence to have the limit 0. The first impule is to say that a+1 = 0 and hence a = -1. But if I do this I get \infty 0 which can't be determined. The paradox is...
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The following sequence comes from the recursion formula for Newton's Method.
x0= 1 , xn+1=xn-(tanxn-1)/sec2xn
Show if the sequence converges or diverge.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't really know where to start on this problem, I have tried to use some...
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Prove that if ##0<c<1## then llim##c^{\frac{1}{n}}=1## using the monotone convergence theorem.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I let ##c_n=c^{\frac{1}{n}}## and it follows since ##0<c<1 \implies 0<c^{\frac{1}{n}}<1## Thus ##c_n## is bounded above...
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Let f_{n}(x)=\frac{x}{1+x^n} for x \in [0,∞) and n \in N. Find the pointwise limit f of this sequence on the given interval and show that (f_{n}) does not uniformly converge to f on the given interval.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I found that the pointwise...
show if the sequence ## x_n## is bounded and ## y_n \rightarrow + \infty ## then ## x_n + y_n \rightarrow + \infty ##
my attempt
if ## x_n ## is bounded then ## P \leq x_n \leq Q ## for some ## P,Q \in \mathbb{R} ## if ## y_n \rightarrow + \infty ## then ## \forall M>0 ## ## \exists N \in...
Please help! I need to be able to find the number of total toothpicks used in any given figure in this sequence, in addition to total squares in any figure, using the figure number.
The only way I can figure this out is by listing them all out one by one, which is TERRIBLE :(
Thank you so much...
HelloI want to prove the following.
Let \(X\) and \(Y\) be two sequences,and \(XY\) converges. Then prove that
\(X_mY\) also converges,where
\[ X_m = \mbox{ m-tail of X } = (x_{m+n}\;:\; n\in \mathbb{N}) \]
Here is my proof.
let \(\lim\;(XY) = a \) . Then we have
\[ \forall \varepsilon >0\...
I have one more problem,for the given sequence i have to find the exact upper and lower limit,and to argument them. i have been missing on this lesson,so please help me,i don't know how to do it.
So the sequence is:
an = \frac{2n+3}{n}
Im new to limits,so please can anybody help me to solve those?
I have to find a limits for given sequences. Detailed instruction how to solve this would be great. Thank you!
1. \lim _{n \to \infty} \frac{2}{3} + \frac{3}{2n^2}
2. \lim _{n \to \infty} \frac{5n^3+6n-3}{7n-3n^3+2}
3. \lim _{n...
question:
Suppose ## S \subset \mathbb{R} ## is a nonempty subset of the real numbers that is bounded below.
Show that there exists a sequence ## <x_n> ## such that ## x_n \in S ## for all n and ## \lim (x_n) = inf(S) ##
attempt:
consider an element ## x \in S ## suppose ## x \geq inf(S) +...
Can somebody help me with this problem? I have to proof if 41/81 is a part of attached sequence. Step by step guide would be useful. Thank you! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/2unyje8y.jpg
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Question from my professor: "Consider the sequence {a(n)} (from n=1 to ∞) defined inductively by a(1) = 0, and a(n+1) = √(a(n) + 2) for n ≥ 1. Prove that {a(n)} (from n=1 to ∞) is increasing".
Here's the first part of the answer from my professor: "Consider...
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find the limit z_n = [(1+i)/sqrt(3)]^n as n -> ∞.
Homework Equations
[b]3. The Attempt at a Solution
Apparently the limit is zero (via back of the book), but I have no clue how they got that answer.
(1 + i)^n seems to be unbounded, thus i do not see how z_n can go to...
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a real sequence (x_{n}) is defined as follows: we take the elements in order (starting from
x0) to be
0, 1 , 0 , 1/10 , 2/10 ,... , 9/10, 1 0 , 1/100 ,2/100 ,..., 99/100 , 1 , 0 , 1/1000,...
So we take p for p = 0, 1, then p/10 for p = 0; ... 10, then p=100 for p =...
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2.11. Determine (explicitly) a convergent subsequence of the sequence in R2 given for n =
1; 2; : : : by
xn =(e^{n}sin(n\pi/7),((4n+3/3n+4)cos(n\pi/3))
I know that the Bolzano-weierstrass theorem says that every bounded sequence has a convergent subsequence. I...
HelloI want to prove the following.
\[ \lim_{n\rightarrow \infty}\left((2n)^{1/n}\right) = 1 \]
where \( n \in \mathbb{N} \). Now since we have nth root of a positive number,
I used theorem on the existence of nth root to argue that \( (2n)^{1/n} > 0 \).
Next I tried to prove that \( (2n)^{1/n}...
one of example of cauchy sequence show that
= 1/n - 1/(n+k)
and In the above we have used the inequality
1/(n+m)^2 <= ( 1/(n+m-1) - 1/(n+m) ) => i don't under stand where this come from
and what is inequality? can you give other example?
I have a problem and honestly have no idea even where to start. I've been staring at it and thinking about it for over 24 hours...
Let \(u_n\) denote the \(n^{th}\) Fibonacci number. Without using the Binet formula for \(u_n\), prove the following for all natural numbers \(m\) and \(n\) with...
I would like to know if there is a general formula, and if so, what it is, for finding the $limsup$ and $liminf$ of a sequence of sets $A_n$ as $n\rightarrow \infty$.
I know the following examples:
**(1)**
for $A_n=(0,a_n], (a_1,a_2)=(10,200)$, $a_n=1+1/n$ for $n$ odd and $a_n=5-1/n$ for $n$...
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Q1 Are the following sequences divergent or convergent as n tends to infinity.
A: \frac{5n+2}{n-1}
B: tan^{-1}(n)Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Really not sure how to show this mathematically, or even if what I have done is correct.
Part A...
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... if fj are holomorphic on an open set U and fj \stackrel{uniformly}{\rightarrow} f on compact subsets of U then δ/δz(fj) \stackrel{uniformly}{\rightarrow} δ/δz(f) on compact subsets of U. Give an example to show that if the word "holomorphic" is replaced by "infinitely...
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I would like to know if there are any steps to follow to get a formula or a rule for a sequence, or does it depend on logic and practicing ??
Thanks :)
1. Homework Statement
Provide a simple formula or rule that generates the terms of an integer sequence that begins with :
* 2,4,16,256,65536,...
3. The Attempt at a Solution
I have tried a lot to solve it but i ended up with nothing,although i know that finding a term in the...
I have to examine whether this sequence
Xn = ln(n^2+1) - ln(n)
converges or diverges.
My attempt at a solution:
Xn = ln(n^2+1) - ln(n) = ln((n^2+1)/n) = ln(n+1/n)
Xn → ∞ when n → ∞
So the sequence diverges.
Can someone look at this and see whether the procedure...
It can be shown that when $5n+1$ and $7n+1$ (where $n\in\mathbb{N}$) are both perfect squares, then $n$ is divisible by $24$.
Find a method for generating all such $n$.
Hello. I am reading an introduction to induction example, and I am having the hardest time trying to determine what exactly happened in the proof. Can somebody please help? How can ##3^{k-1}## + ##3^{k-2}## + ##3^{k-3}## all of a sudden become ##3^{k-1}##+##3^{k-1}##+##3^{k-1}## and how can be...
The fibonacci sequence can be defined as $${F_n} = {F_{n - 1}} + {F_{n - 2}}$$ and specifying the initial conditions as $$\eqalign{
& {F_1} = 1 \cr
& {F_2} = 1 \cr} $$

Also there exists a general formula for the fibonacci which is given by $${F_n} = {{{\varphi ^n} + {\psi ^n}} \over...
Let Fn denote the Fibonacci sequence.
un is the sequence given by: un= Fn+1/Fn. Show that mod(un - \phi) \leq\frac{1}{\phi}mod(un-1-\phi) and therefore mod(un - \phi) \leq \frac{1}{\phin-1}[/itex]mod(u1-\phi) and then conclude un converges to \phi
I have tried with the identity \phi = 1+...
Homework Statement
If ##X=(x_n)## is a positive sequence which converges to ##x##, then ##(\sqrt {x_n})## converges to ##\sqrt x.##
2. The attempt at a solution
I was given a hint: ##\sqrt x_n -\sqrt x = \frac{x_n-x}{\sqrt x_n +\sqrt x}.##
How can I obtain that hint if it were never...
Homework Statement
I was given this homework problem:
Show that if ##a_1,a_2, ... ,## is a sequence of real numbers that converges to ##a##, then lim_{n\to \infty}\frac{\sum^n_{k=1} a_k}{n}=a.
I was provided a solution but my book never went over such examples or the concrete steps to solve...
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Please help me to solve following exercise (2.5.8) from Elementary Real Analysis by Thomson-Bruckner:
Suppose that a sequence \{s_n\} of positive numbers satisfies the condition s_{n+1} > \alpha s_n for all ##n## where ##\alpha>1.## Show that ##s_n \to \infty.##
I can't prove...
Homework Statement
Define a1=1, and for every n>1, an+1 = an + \frac{1}{an}. Prove that 20 < a200 < 24The Attempt at a Solution
I tried a few things to no avail. First, I showed that this is an increasing function by showing an+1 > an. I tried finding a limit, by saying if...