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Define a recurrence equation.
Look for how terms relate to each other.
What is meant by initial conditions?
Think of them as the points you begin your sequence.
What is a recurrence relation?
Consider how you build sequences.
True or False: A recurrence relation can only relate to strictly increasing sequences.
Think about the different types of sequences.
Define a recurrence relation and provide an example that generates a sequence that increases by 5 each time.
Consider how each term increases based on a constant value.
Explore how changing the initial conditions from S(1)=1 to S(1)=3 will affect later terms in the recurrence relationship S(n) = S(n-1) + 1.
Analyze the direct impact of the starting point on the whole sequence.
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