Math Problem Statement
solve the recurrenece relation an=5an-1-4an-2+n^2 where a1=1,a2=2
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Recurrence Relations
Non-homogeneous Recurrence
Characteristic Equations
Formulas
Recurrence relation: a_n = 5a_{n-1} - 4a_{n-2} + n^2
Characteristic equation: x^2 - 5x + 4 = 0
General solution of homogeneous part: a_n^(h) = c_1 * 4^n + c_2
Theorems
Method of solving linear recurrence relations
Non-homogeneous term solutions using assumed forms
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level