Math Problem Statement
Consider the following function f(n). The argument is an integer, and negative integers are allowed. f(n) = { n+1 (n≤0), f(f(n-2)) (n > 0) } For example, f(1) can be calculated as follows f(1) = f(f(1-2)) = f(f(-1)) = f(0) = 1 In this case, the number of function calls in the calculation of f(1) is 3.
Q1. Find the number of function calls in computing f(2). Q2. Prove that f(n) = 1 for all nonnegative integers n. Q3. Let n be a nonnegative integer. when computing f(n), express the number of function calls T(n) in terms of n.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Recursion
Mathematical Induction
Number Theory
Formulas
f(n) = { n+1 (n≤0), f(f(n-2)) (n > 0) }
T(n) = 2T(n-2) + 1
Theorems
Mathematical Induction
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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