7) Let x₁ = 8 and xn+1 = 1½ x + 2 for n E N. Show that (xn) is bounded and monotone. Find the limit.

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Let x₁ = 8 and xn+1 = 1½ x + 2 for n E N. Show that (xn) is bounded and monotone.
Find the limit.
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