Practice Proof Strategy - 21.1.4 | 21. Catalan Numbers - Derivation of Closed Form Formula | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the value of C(2, 1)?

💡 Hint: Think of the number of ways to choose 1 from 2.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a bad sequence is in the context of Catalan numbers.

💡 Hint: Consider what violates the sequence of valid parenthesis.

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Question 1

What do Catalan numbers count?

  • Combinations of colors
  • Valid sequences of parentheses
  • Different types of graphs

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of matching pairs.

Question 2

The reflection method maps bad sequences to valid sequences.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how reflection alters the sequences.

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Question 1

Devise an alternate proof for the formula for Catalan numbers without using the reflection method.

💡 Hint: Focus on how smaller sequences of parentheses can combine to form larger ones.

Question 2

Calculate C(2n, n) for n = 4 and explain how it relates to Catalan numbers.

💡 Hint: Don't forget to apply the formula for C(2n, n) directly!

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