Problem

Source: IMO ShortList 1988, Problem 28, United Kingdom 5, Problem 80 of ILL

Tags: induction, Sequence, inequality system, IMO Shortlist



The sequence $ \{a_n\}$ of integers is defined by \[ a_1 = 2, a_2 = 7 \] and \[ - \frac {1}{2} < a_{n + 1} - \frac {a^2_n}{a_{n - 1}} \leq \frac {}{}, n \geq 2. \] Prove that $ a_n$ is odd for all $ n > 1.$