Practice Methods for Finding Particular Solutions - 19.2.4 | 19. Lecture -39: Solving Linear Non- Homogeneous Recurrence Equations | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Question 1

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Define what a non-homogeneous recurrence equation is?

💡 Hint: Think of how it differs from a homogeneous one.

Question 2

Easy

What is the associated homogeneous relation?

💡 Hint: Recall how we simplify the equation.

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Question 1

What is the first step to solve a linear non-homogeneous recurrence equation?

  • Find the roots of F(n)
  • Form the associated homogeneous relation
  • Guess the particular solution

💡 Hint: Think about what we do to simplify the original equation.

Question 2

True or False: The particular solution satisfies only the homogeneous part of the recurrence.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the components of a particular solution.

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Question 1

Given the recurrence relation a_n = 4a_(n-1) + 2n, derive the general solution.

💡 Hint: Remember the steps of chopping off and combining solutions.

Question 2

If the recurrence is defined as a_n = 5a_(n-1) + 7, determine the structure of your particular solution based on the roots identified.

💡 Hint: Think about what it means when the constant is not a root of the characteristic equation.

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