Let an be recursively defined by ao = 2, an+1 = √5an for n ≥ 0. Show that the sequence converges, and find lim an. n→∞

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Let an be recursively defined by ao = 2, an+1 = √5an for n ≥ 0.
Show that the sequence converges, and find lim an.
n→∞
Transcribed Image Text:Let an be recursively defined by ao = 2, an+1 = √5an for n ≥ 0. Show that the sequence converges, and find lim an. n→∞
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