Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 10: Infinite Sequences and Series - Section 10.1 - Sequences - Exercises 10.1 - Page 571: 120

Answer

The sequence is convergent.

Work Step by Step

By the definition of the sequence, $x_{n+1}$ is the greater value $(x_{n}$ and "something else"). So, $x_{n+1}$ is never smaller than $x_{n}$. The sequence is monotonic (nondecreasing). Since every term is $\cos$("something"), the sequence is bounded, below by -1, and above by 1. By Th. 6, the sequence is convergent.
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