10. Let (an) be the sequence defined recursively by, a1 = –1, a2 = 7, for n > 3, an = аn-1 + 2ап-2. Show that for all n, an = 2" +3(-1)".

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10. Let \((a_n)\) be the sequence defined recursively by,

\[
a_1 = -1,
\]

\[
a_2 = 7,
\]

for \(n \geq 3\), \(a_n = a_{n-1} + 2a_{n-2}\).

Show that for all \(n\), \(a_n = 2^n + 3(-1)^n\).
Transcribed Image Text:10. Let \((a_n)\) be the sequence defined recursively by, \[ a_1 = -1, \] \[ a_2 = 7, \] for \(n \geq 3\), \(a_n = a_{n-1} + 2a_{n-2}\). Show that for all \(n\), \(a_n = 2^n + 3(-1)^n\).
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