Possible squeeze theorem limit question

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The discussion centers on the application of the squeeze theorem in limit problems, specifically regarding a sequence defined by the inequality \(x_{n+3} + x_{n+2} \leq x_{n+2} + x_{n+1} \leq x_2 + x_1\). Participants explore how to demonstrate that the first term approaches the last term, effectively "squeezing" the sequence. A key point of confusion arises around the origin of the factor \(1/3\), which is linked to the arithmetic mean (AM) of the preceding terms in the sequence.

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so what I'm thinking is that you let

x_n+3 + x_n+2<=x_n+2 + x_n+1 <= x_2 + x_1

then show that the first term can eventually go to the last term

squeezing the term into the middle

but the problem with this is i don't see where the 1/3 comes from

any ideas?
 
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The third term is AM of its previous two terms.
 

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