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Solving Linear Homogenous Recurrence Equations – Part I

Practice - Solving Linear Homogenous Recurrence Equations – Part I

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Question 1 Easy

State the general form of a linear homogeneous recurrence equation.

💡 Hint: Consider the structure of sequences based on previous terms.

Question 2 Easy

What does the term 'characteristic roots' refer to?

💡 Hint: Think of how these roots help define the terms of the sequence.

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Question 1

What is the general form of a linear homogeneous recurrence relation?

a_n = c_1 a_{n-1} + c_2 a_{n-2}
a_n = c_1 a_{n-1} + c_2 a_{n-2} + c_3
a_n = c_1 + c_2 a_{n-2}

💡 Hint: Focus on the dependency of terms on previous terms.

Question 2

True or False: The characteristic equation for degree two always has two distinct roots.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of quadratic equations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a recurrence relation \( a_n = 2a_{n-1} + 3a_{n-2} \) with a(0) = 4, a(1) = 5. Determine a closed form for a_n.

💡 Hint: Focus on solving the characteristic equation and then using initial conditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Prove that the sequence defined by \( F_n = F_{n-1} + F_{n-2} \) indeed generates the Fibonacci series.

💡 Hint: Base cases are key, then follow with cases n >= 2.

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