2. Define the function a(n) as follows: n = 1 n = 2 2a(n-1) + a(n − 2) n ≥ 3 5 a(n) = 10 and let S(n) represent a(n) < 3. Use either simple or strong induction to prove that S(n) is true for all n ≥ 3, n E N

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2. Define the function a(n) as follows:
a(n) =
5
n = 1
10
n = 2
2a(n − 1) + a(n − 2) n ≥ 3
and let S(n) represent a(n) < 3. Use either simple or strong induction to prove that
S(n) is true for all n ≥ 3, n E N
Transcribed Image Text:2. Define the function a(n) as follows: a(n) = 5 n = 1 10 n = 2 2a(n − 1) + a(n − 2) n ≥ 3 and let S(n) represent a(n) < 3. Use either simple or strong induction to prove that S(n) is true for all n ≥ 3, n E N
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