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(n)=Fib(n1)+Fib(n2)\text{Fib}(n) = \text{Fib}(n-1) + \text{Fib}(n-2):

  • 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: Fib(22)=Fib(21)+Fib(20)\text{Fib}(22) = \text{Fib}(21) + \text{Fib}(20) Thus, Fib(21) can be found as: 920=Fib(21)+790920 = \text{Fib}(21) + 790 Fib(21)=920790=130\text{Fib}(21) = 920 - 790 = 130

b) Fib(19):

Using the same idea: Fib(20)=Fib(19)+Fib(18)\text{Fib}(20) = \text{Fib}(19) + \text{Fib}(18) But we can also use the reverse property: Fib(21)=Fib(20)+Fib(19)\text{Fib}(21) = \text{Fib}(20) + \text{Fib}(19) 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