Math Problem Statement

Calculate the next two terms in each of these Fibonacci-type sequences: a) 1, 5, 6, 11, 17, ... b) 2, 5, 7, 12, 19, ...

Solution

Let's analyze and solve the Fibonacci-type sequences provided in the image:

a) 1,5,6,11,17,1, 5, 6, 11, 17, \dots

This is a Fibonacci-type sequence, which means each term after the first two is the sum of the two preceding terms.

  • First, identify the recurrence relation: 1+5=61 + 5 = 6 5+6=115 + 6 = 11 6+11=176 + 11 = 17 So, continuing this pattern: 11+17=2811 + 17 = 28 17+28=4517 + 28 = 45

The next two terms for part (a) are 28 and 45.

b) 2,5,7,12,19,2, 5, 7, 12, 19, \dots

Again, it's a Fibonacci-type sequence, so each term is the sum of the two preceding terms.

  • Recurrence relation: 2+5=72 + 5 = 7 5+7=125 + 7 = 12 7+12=197 + 12 = 19 Continuing the pattern: 12+19=3112 + 19 = 31 19+31=5019 + 31 = 50

The next two terms for part (b) are 31 and 50.

Final answers:

  • Part (a): 28, 45
  • Part (b): 31, 50

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the general formula for a Fibonacci-type sequence?
  2. How do Fibonacci-type sequences differ from standard arithmetic or geometric sequences?
  3. Can you derive a recursive formula for the given sequences?
  4. What would happen if the first two terms were different? How would that affect the sequence?
  5. Can Fibonacci-type sequences be applied to real-world problems?

Tip: Fibonacci-type sequences are examples of recurrence relations, a key concept in many fields of mathematics and computer science.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fibonacci-type sequences
Recurrence relations
Addition

Formulas

a(n) = a(n-1) + a(n-2)

Theorems

Recurrence relation in Fibonacci sequences

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8