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Question 1
Easy
What is a general characteristic equation for degree 2?
💡 Hint: Think about how to express the linear combination.
Question 2
Easy
Can the characteristic roots be the same for degree 2 equations? If yes, what does it imply?
💡 Hint: Recall what happens when roots repeat in polynomials.
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Question 1
What type of equation defines linear homogeneous recurrence equations?
💡 Hint: Think about how many previous terms it considers.
Question 2
True or False: The Fibonacci sequence is a linear homogeneous recurrence relation.
💡 Hint: Consider how the sequence is defined!
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Question 1
Given the recurrence relation a(n) = 2a(n-1) + 3a(n-2) with a(0) = 1 and a(1) = 2, find the explicit formula for a(n).
💡 Hint: Set up the characteristic equation from the recurrence relation.
Question 2
If a sequence is defined as a(n) = a(n-1) + 5a(n-2) and you know a(2) = 7, a(3) = 12, derive the next term a(4).
💡 Hint: Think about how each term builds on the last two.
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