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Let \(a_1, a_2, a_3\) ... be a sequence of positive real numbers such that \( a_n=11a_{n-1}-n\), for all \(n>1\). Find the smallest possible value of \(a_1\)

 May 27, 2021
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The smallest possible value of a_1 is 1/10.

 May 28, 2021
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Could you please explain the method?  I entered the answer into the website I am using, but it says the answer is incorrect.  

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