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==Problem==
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Set <math>u_0 = \frac{1}{4}</math>, and for <math>k \ge 0</math> let <math>u_{k+1}</math> be determined by the recurrence <cmath>u_{k+1} = 2u_k - 2u_k^2.</cmath>
 
Set <math>u_0 = \frac{1}{4}</math>, and for <math>k \ge 0</math> let <math>u_{k+1}</math> be determined by the recurrence <cmath>u_{k+1} = 2u_k - 2u_k^2.</cmath>
  
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<math>(\textbf{A})\: 10\qquad(\textbf{B}) \: 87\qquad(\textbf{C}) \: 123\qquad(\textbf{D}) \: 329\qquad(\textbf{E}) \: 401</math>
 
<math>(\textbf{A})\: 10\qquad(\textbf{B}) \: 87\qquad(\textbf{C}) \: 123\qquad(\textbf{D}) \: 329\qquad(\textbf{E}) \: 401</math>
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==Solution==

Revision as of 16:48, 24 November 2021

Problem

Set $u_0 = \frac{1}{4}$, and for $k \ge 0$ let $u_{k+1}$ be determined by the recurrence \[u_{k+1} = 2u_k - 2u_k^2.\]

This sequence tends to a limit; call it $L$. What is the least value of $k$ such that \[|u_k-L| \le \frac{1}{2^{1000}}?\]

$(\textbf{A})\: 10\qquad(\textbf{B}) \: 87\qquad(\textbf{C}) \: 123\qquad(\textbf{D}) \: 329\qquad(\textbf{E}) \: 401$

Solution