Practice Solving Recurrence Equations - 13.5 | 13. Counting Using Recurrence Equations | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define a recurrence equation.

💡 Hint: Look for terms that express future values based on past values.

Question 2

Easy

What is S(1) for bit strings avoiding '00'?

💡 Hint: Consider all possible single digit strings.

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Question 1

What defines a recurrence equation?

  • An explicit formula
  • A method to solve algebraic equations
  • An equation relating terms of a sequence

💡 Hint: Think of it as a definition involving sequences.

Question 2

True or False: Recurrence relations can only have a single solution.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios of supplying initial terms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Prove that for any recurrence relation of the form T(n) = aT(n-1) + b, where a ≠ 0, you can derive a formula.

💡 Hint: Start with base cases and build upwards.

Question 2

Demonstrate the uniqueness of solutions in a linear homogeneous recurrence relation when given initial conditions matching its degree.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how initial terms dictate the future terms.

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