Practice - Example with Degree 2 Characteristic Equations
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Practice Questions
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What is the characteristic equation of the recurrence relation f(n) = 6f(n-1) + 9f(n-2)?
💡 Hint: Write the characteristic equation based on the recurrence relation.
Define what initial conditions are in the context of recurrence relations.
💡 Hint: Think about how initial values are used in calculations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to the general solution if the roots of the characteristic equation are repeated?
💡 Hint: Recall the form of solutions for distinct versus repeated roots.
True or False: Initial conditions can be ignored when finding general solutions from characteristic equations.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of initial conditions in solving recurrence relations.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the recurrence relation f(n) = 2f(n-1) + f(n-2) with initial conditions f(0)=1 and f(1)=2, find the general solution.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to check the nature of the roots before proceeding with initial conditions.
Determine the general form of the recurrence relation defined by f(n) = 4f(n-1) - 4f(n-2) with no initial conditions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the given recurrence structure to create the characteristic equation first.
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