Question 0501b

Sigma Notation
Method of Differences II

Question

Find, in terms of n,{n,}
r=2n(ur2ur),\sum_{r=2}^n \Big( u_{r-2} - u_{r} \Big),
given that u0=1,{u_{0}=1,} u1=8{u_{1}=8} and u2=5.{u_{2}=5.}

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The answer is of the form
where a={a=}

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