Practice - Solving Linear Homogeneous Recurrence Equations – Part II
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Practice Questions
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Define a linear homogeneous recurrence equation.
💡 Hint: Think about how sequences can be defined.
What are characteristic roots?
💡 Hint: Consider the roots of the equations from your algebra.
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What happens when roots of a characteristic equation are repeated?
💡 Hint: Consider how sequences work with the same input.
True or False? Initial conditions can determine the unique sequence from a recurrence relation.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of conditions in forming a solution.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a linear homogeneous recurrence relation of degree 4 with at least two repeated roots. Provide the characteristic polynomial and general solution.
💡 Hint: Look for characteristic roots through polynomial factoring.
Given that \( a_n = 2a_{n-1} + a_{n-2} \) has initial conditions (0, 1), what is the specific sequence?
💡 Hint: Substituting the initial conditions helps find constants in the general solution.
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