Practice - Theorem Statement for Distinct Roots
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Practice Questions
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What is a characteristic equation?
💡 Hint: Think of how we find solutions to polynomials.
Define distinct roots in the context of recurrence relations.
💡 Hint: What would happen if roots were the same?
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What is the general form of a recurrence relation with two distinct roots?
💡 Hint: Remember the format with constants.
True or False: Distinct roots result in a unique sequence for any initial values.
💡 Hint: Recall how distinct roots behave.
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Given the recurrence relation a_n = 5a_{n-1} - 6a_{n-2}, find the characteristic roots and express the general solution.
💡 Hint: Think about how to factor the quadratic equation.
Derive the general term for a recurrence relation a_n = a_{n-1} + a_{n-2} with given initial conditions a_0 = 1, a_1 = 1.
💡 Hint: Remember to equate using the initial conditions.
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