Practice - Solving Recurrence Equations
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Practice Questions
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Define a recurrence equation.
💡 Hint: Look for terms that express future values based on past values.
What is S(1) for bit strings avoiding '00'?
💡 Hint: Consider all possible single digit strings.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a recurrence equation?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a definition involving sequences.
True or False: Recurrence relations can only have a single solution.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios of supplying initial terms.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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