Math Problem Statement

Demonstrate that for the sequence defined by Un = n * 2^n for all natural numbers n, the relationship Un+2 = 4 * (Un+1 - Un) holds for all natural numbers n.

Solution

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Problem:

The sequence (Un)(U_n) is defined by Un=n2nU_n = n \cdot 2^n for all natural numbers nn. We need to demonstrate that: Un+2=4(Un+1Un)U_{n+2} = 4 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Express Un+2U_{n+2}, Un+1U_{n+1}, and UnU_n: Using the given formula Un=n2nU_n = n \cdot 2^n: Un+2=(n+2)2n+2U_{n+2} = (n+2) \cdot 2^{n+2} Un+1=(n+1)2n+1U_{n+1} = (n+1) \cdot 2^{n+1} Un=n2nU_n = n \cdot 2^n

  2. Simplify 4(Un+1Un)4 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right): First, calculate Un+1UnU_{n+1} - U_n: Un+1Un=((n+1)2n+1)(n2n)U_{n+1} - U_n = \left((n+1) \cdot 2^{n+1}\right) - \left(n \cdot 2^n\right) Factor 2n2^n from both terms: Un+1Un=2n((n+1)2n)U_{n+1} - U_n = 2^n \left((n+1) \cdot 2 - n\right) Simplify: Un+1Un=2n(2n+2n)=2n(n+2)U_{n+1} - U_n = 2^n \left(2n + 2 - n\right) = 2^n \left(n + 2\right)

    Now, multiply by 4: 4(Un+1Un)=42n(n+2)4 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right) = 4 \cdot 2^n \cdot (n+2) Simplify further: 4(Un+1Un)=(n+2)2n+24 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right) = (n+2) \cdot 2^{n+2}

  3. Compare Un+2U_{n+2} and 4(Un+1Un)4 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right): From the expressions above: Un+2=(n+2)2n+2U_{n+2} = (n+2) \cdot 2^{n+2} and: 4(Un+1Un)=(n+2)2n+24 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right) = (n+2) \cdot 2^{n+2}

    Since both expressions are identical, the equality: Un+2=4(Un+1Un)U_{n+2} = 4 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right) is proven.

Conclusion:

The relation Un+2=4(Un+1Un)U_{n+2} = 4 \left(U_{n+1} - U_n\right) holds for all natural numbers nn.


Would you like further explanation on any of the steps? Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How can the concept of recurrence relations be generalized for other sequences?
  2. Why does factoring 2n2^n simplify the calculation?
  3. What are the practical applications of such recursive sequences in real life?
  4. How could you compute terms of this sequence efficiently using programming?
  5. Can this approach be extended to non-linear recurrence relations?

Tip: Always check the first few terms of a recurrence relation to validate your results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Recurrence Relations
Algebra

Formulas

Un = n * 2^n
Un+2 = 4 * (Un+1 - Un)

Theorems

Basic recurrence relation analysis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12