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How to examine x=(x+a)/b

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  • Subject: [mg40900] How to examine x=(x+a)/b
  • From: Andy <news at andyhemmings.com>
  • Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 05:17:24 -0400 (EDT)
  • Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com

Hi

I have been asked to examine the following as part of some homework.

  x=(x+a)/b

I know the calculation repeats its self and reaches a point where the
input and output numbers are the same, however, i cant explain why and
how.

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.



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