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Two sequences are defined by

un+1=0.2un+p, u0=1
vn+1=0.6vn+q, v0=1

If the sequences have the same limit, express p in terms of q.

Any help will be appreciated! :smile:
Original post by Kate_xo
Two sequences are defined by

un+1=0.2un+p, u0=1
vn+1=0.6vn+q, v0=1

If the sequences have the same limit, express p in terms of q.

Any help will be appreciated! :smile:


If the limit of the first sequence is L then we must have L=0.2L+p.
Similarly for the other one. Can you do it from here?
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Original post by brianeverit
If the limit of the first sequence is L then we must have L=0.2L+p.
Similarly for the other one. Can you do it from here?


Yes thank you

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