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Question 28743: Least Natural Cutoff Including the Cutoff Term

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0056-28743 · q-20261007-advance-20261008-r01-sequence-limit-0043

Original question and givens

For an arbitrary fixed real L, u(n)=L+(-18)/(n+2) on natural indices starting at zero, with d=2≥1. For ε=3/3>0, find the least natural N≥0 for which every n≥N satisfies |u(n)−L|<ε.

  • G001 — For an arbitrary fixed real L, u(n)=L+(-18)/(n+2) on natural indices starting at zero, with d=2≥1. For ε=3/3>0, find the least natural N≥0 for which every n≥N satisfies |u(n)−L|<ε.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-sequence-limit-least-cutoff, least_cutoff]

After

derived = [least_nonnegative_strict_tail_cutoff]

Conditions: none

Use the declared scalar/set/Yes-No/fraction answer role;integer fractions retain/1.Do not add an undeclared domain or change original bilingual data,formulas or questions.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R56_source_answer_role_and_EXACT_family_interface · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

source roles = [-18, 2, naturals_from_zero]

After

derived = [18, u(n)=L+c/(n+d), |u(n)-L|=|c|/(n+d)]

Conditions: none

The premise is the WHOLE law for every n>=0,not a finite prefix.With d>0,the denominator is positive and increasing.Subtract L before taking the absolute value.In error/cutoff tasks L is an arbitrary fixed real,not an invented input parameter.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Sequence_WHOLE_law_and_positive_increasing_denominator · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

Sequence ORIGINAL absolute c times epsilon denominator := mul(18, 3)

After

Sequence ORIGINAL absolute c times epsilon denominator = 54

Conditions: none

Perform exact rational arithmetic on the ORIGINAL roles.SAFE bounds raw inputs only;derived integers are unbounded and never approximated by floats.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · implies

Before

source roles = [54, 3]

After

derived = [18, 0, left=quot*eps_n+rem, 0<=rem<eps_n]

Conditions: none

Because eps_n>0,integer division yields the exact floor and remainder.No floating rounding or ceil replacement is allowed.Derived products/quotients may exceed SAFE;the raw inputs alone are SAFE-bounded.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Sequence_EXACT_floor_quotient_remainder_NO_float_or_ceil · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

Sequence least ORIGINAL N plus d := sum(17, 2)

After

Sequence least ORIGINAL N plus d = 19

Conditions: none

Perform exact rational arithmetic on the ORIGINAL roles.SAFE bounds raw inputs only;derived integers are unbounded and never approximated by floats.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

Sequence least ORIGINAL epsilon numerator times N plus d := mul(3, 19)

After

Sequence least ORIGINAL epsilon numerator times N plus d = 57

Conditions: none

Perform exact rational arithmetic on the ORIGINAL roles.SAFE bounds raw inputs only;derived integers are unbounded and never approximated by floats.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · implies

Before

source roles = [-18, 2, 3, 3, 54, 18]

After

derived = [17, 57, 54, Yes]

Conditions: none

The tail INCLUDES N.Monotonic positive denominators make every n>=N qualify IFF |c|*ed<en*(N+d).The least integer is max(0,floor(|c|*ed/en)-d+1).Only when N>0 test failure at N-1;do not invent a negative index for N=0.Derived N is not SAFE-capped.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Sequence_LEAST_N_strict_tail_INCLUDING_N_AND_previous_failure · Uses: G001, S006

Reverse checks

  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check EACH original datum and premise,retaining indices,signs and strict/non-strict boundaries.A correct final answer cannot replace the derivation obligations.This is candidate teaching/exact checking,not formal proof or publication clearance.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Sequence least ORIGINAL epsilon numerator times N plus d with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Sequence least ORIGINAL N plus d with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check EACH original datum and premise,retaining indices,signs and strict/non-strict boundaries.A correct final answer cannot replace the derivation obligations.This is candidate teaching/exact checking,not formal proof or publication clearance.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Sequence ORIGINAL absolute c times epsilon denominator with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check EACH original datum and premise,retaining indices,signs and strict/non-strict boundaries.A correct final answer cannot replace the derivation obligations.This is candidate teaching/exact checking,not formal proof or publication clearance.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check EACH original datum and premise,retaining indices,signs and strict/non-strict boundaries.A correct final answer cannot replace the derivation obligations.This is candidate teaching/exact checking,not formal proof or publication clearance.

Result

17

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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