Math Problem Statement

What is the value of F20 using the provided mathematical expression?

Solution

The formula you provided represents a method to compute the 20th Fibonacci number, F20F_{20}, using Binet's formula. This is expressed as:

Fn=ϕn(1ϕ)n5F_n = \frac{\phi^n - (1 - \phi)^n}{\sqrt{5}}

where ϕ\phi (the golden ratio) is approximately 1.6180341.618034, and 1ϕ1 - \phi is approximately 0.618034-0.618034. The equation in the image is an approximation for this formula.

The given expression is:

F20=(1.618034)20(0.618034)205F_{20} = \frac{(1.618034)^{20} - (0.618034)^{20}}{\sqrt{5}}

Let me calculate F20F_{20} for you.The value of F20F_{20} using the given formula is approximately 67656765, which is the 20th Fibonacci number.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this result?

Here are some related questions you may find interesting:

  1. How does Binet's formula approximate Fibonacci numbers?
  2. What is the significance of the golden ratio ϕ\phi in the Fibonacci sequence?
  3. How accurate is this approximation for larger Fibonacci numbers?
  4. Can you compute the 21st Fibonacci number using the same formula?
  5. What are some real-world applications of the Fibonacci sequence?

Tip: The Fibonacci sequence often appears in nature, such as in the arrangement of leaves or the pattern of a sunflower's seeds!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Number Theory
Fibonacci Sequence

Formulas

Fibonacci formula using Binet's Formula: Fn = (φ^n - (1 - φ)^n) / √5
Golden Ratio (φ ≈ 1.618034)

Theorems

Binet's Formula for Fibonacci Sequence

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10 and above