Practice Solving Linear Homogeneous Recurrence Equations – Part II - 15 | 15. Solving Linear Homogeneous Recurrence Equations – Part II | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define a linear homogeneous recurrence equation.

💡 Hint: Think about how sequences can be defined.

Question 2

Easy

What are characteristic roots?

💡 Hint: Consider the roots of the equations from your algebra.

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Question 1

What happens when roots of a characteristic equation are repeated?

  • Only one solution exists
  • The solution requires additional polynomial terms
  • No solution exists

💡 Hint: Consider how sequences work with the same input.

Question 2

True or False? Initial conditions can determine the unique sequence from a recurrence relation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the role of conditions in forming a solution.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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