Math Problem Statement
Given: Let Fib (n) be the nth term of the Fibonacci Sequence, with Fib(1) = 1, Fib (2) = 1, Fib(3) = 2, and so on. Find the following. a. Fib (8) ? b. Fib (15)? Fib (20)?
If Fib (20) is 790 and Fib (22) is 920. What is a.) Fib (21) ? b.) Fib (19) ?
Consider Fib(3) = 2 and Fib (4) = 3, find Fib (6) , Fib (9) and Fib (12). What do you notice about third Fibonacci number?
Given: Fib (4) = 1/8 and Fib (6) = 3/4 . Find the following: Fib (5)? b. Fib (7) ?
A sequence of terms {Un}, n ≥ 1 is defined by the recurrence relation Un + 2 = mUn, where m is a constant. Given also U1 = 2 and U2 = 5. a. find an expression in terms of m for U3. b. find an expression in terms of m for U4. Given the value of U4 = 21: c. find the possible values of m.
Solution
Let's break down each part of the problem step by step:
Part 1: Fibonacci Sequence Calculation
We are given the standard Fibonacci sequence where:
- Fib(1) = 1
- Fib(2) = 1
- Fib(3) = 2
- Fib(4) = 3, and so on, where each term is the sum of the two preceding terms.
a) Fib(8):
Using the Fibonacci rule :
- Fib(3) = 2
- Fib(4) = 3
- Fib(5) = 5
- Fib(6) = 8
- Fib(7) = 13
- Fib(8) = 21
b) Fib(15):
Continuing the pattern:
- Fib(9) = 34
- Fib(10) = 55
- Fib(11) = 89
- Fib(12) = 144
- Fib(13) = 233
- Fib(14) = 377
- Fib(15) = 610
c) Fib(20):
You stated that Fib(20) = 790. Hence, this is provided directly.
Part 2: Finding Fib(21) and Fib(19) using Fib(20) = 790 and Fib(22) = 920
a) Fib(21):
We know from the Fibonacci property that: Thus, Fib(21) can be found as:
b) Fib(19):
Using the same idea: But we can also use the reverse property: Substituting the values: [ 130 = 790 +
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fibonacci Sequence
Recurrence Relations
Sequences and Series
Formulas
Fib(n) = Fib(n-1) + Fib(n-2)
Recurrence relation: Un + 2 = m * Un
Theorems
Properties of the Fibonacci Sequence
Solving Recurrence Relations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12