Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 11 - Infinite Sequences and Series - 11.1 Exercises - Page 725: 76

Answer

{$a_{n}$} is a decreasing sequence. {$a_{n}$} is bounded above $\frac{1}{e}$ and bounded below by 0.

Work Step by Step

$a_{n} = ne^{-n}$ $f(x) =xe^{-x}$ $f'(x)=-xe^{-x}+e^{-x}$ $=(1-x)e^{-x} \leq 0$ for all $x \geq 1$ This is a decreasing function, so $a_{n+1} \lt a_{n}$ therefore {$a_{n}$} is a decreasing sequence For $n \geq 1$ $a_{n} \leq a_{1}$ $a_{n} \leq \frac{1}{e}$ since for $n \geq 1$, $a_{n} \geq 0$ Therefore {$a_{n}$} is bounded above $\frac{1}{e}$ and bounded below by 0.
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