Determine Whether the Nonincreasing Sequence Converges or Diverges $$a _ { 1 } = 1 , a _ { n + 1 } = 2 a _ { n } - 8$$

question 92

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the nonincreasing sequence converges or diverges.
- $$a _ { 1 } = 1 , a _ { n + 1 } = 2 a _ { n } - 8$$

• A) Converges
• B) Diverges

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