Practice Initial Conditions (16.1.5) - Valid Sequences Analysis - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Initial Conditions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a valid sequence in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the starting and ending numbers and the rules of increasing order.

Question 2 Easy

What is a recurrence relation?

💡 Hint: It connects current values with past values.

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Question 1

What does a valid sequence consist of?

Starts and ends with numbers
contains any numbers in between
Starts with one number and ends with another in strictly increasing order
A random sequence of numbers

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of valid sequences.

Question 2

Is the following statement True or False? 'Initial conditions are merely optional in recurrence relations.'

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about why we need starting points for sequences.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Suppose you have a sequence defined recursively. If s(1) = 1, s(2) = 1, and s(n) = s(n-1) + s(n-2) for n > 2, what is s(5)?

💡 Hint: Work backwards from the values you know.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a sequence ending with '5' and starting with '1', listing all the valid strictly increasing sequences.

💡 Hint: Count valid combinations based on the defined rules.

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