Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 11 - Infinite Series - 11.1 Sequences - Exercises - Page 538: 50

Answer

The sequence $b_n$ converges to $\pi/4$.

Work Step by Step

We have $$\lim_{n\to \infty}b_n=\lim_{n\to \infty} \tan ^{-1}\left(1-\frac{2}{n}\right) \\ =\tan ^{-1}\left(1-0\right)=\pi/4.$$ Hence, by Theorem 1, the sequence $b_n$ converges to $\pi/4$.
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