Question 0501c

Sigma Notation
Method of Differences III

Question

Given that f(0)=5,{f(0)=5,} f(1)=1{f(1)=1} and f(2)=2,{f(2)=2,} express
r=1n(2f(r+1)+f(r)3f(r1))\sum_{r=1}^n \Big( 2 f(r+1) + f(r) - 3 f(r-1) \Big)
in the form
a+bf(n)+cf(n+1),a + bf(n) + cf(n+1),
where a,b{a, b} and c{c} are constants.

Attempt

a={a=}
b={b=}
c={c=}

Answer

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