7. Use the PCI to prove the following properties of Fibonacci numbers: (d) (Binet's formula) Let o be the positive solution and p the negative solution to the equation x 2 = x + 1. (The values are o = 1+V5 and p =.) Show for all natural 1-V5 2 2 numbers n that fn $ – pn ф-р

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### Binet's Formula for Fibonacci Numbers

#### Problem Statement:
Use the Principle of Complete Induction (PCI) to prove the following properties of Fibonacci numbers:

#### Part (d) (Binet's Formula)
Let \( \phi \) be the positive solution and \(\rho\) the negative solution to the equation:

\[ x^2 = x + 1. \]

The values are:
\[ \phi = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} \] 
and 
\[ \rho = \frac{1 - \sqrt{5}}{2}. \]

Show that for all natural numbers \(n\):

\[ f_n = \frac{\phi^n - \rho^n}{\phi - \rho}. \]

This formula provides a closed-form expression for the \(n\)-th Fibonacci number. The approach involves proving that this formula generates the Fibonacci sequence through mathematical induction.
Transcribed Image Text:### Binet's Formula for Fibonacci Numbers #### Problem Statement: Use the Principle of Complete Induction (PCI) to prove the following properties of Fibonacci numbers: #### Part (d) (Binet's Formula) Let \( \phi \) be the positive solution and \(\rho\) the negative solution to the equation: \[ x^2 = x + 1. \] The values are: \[ \phi = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} \] and \[ \rho = \frac{1 - \sqrt{5}}{2}. \] Show that for all natural numbers \(n\): \[ f_n = \frac{\phi^n - \rho^n}{\phi - \rho}. \] This formula provides a closed-form expression for the \(n\)-th Fibonacci number. The approach involves proving that this formula generates the Fibonacci sequence through mathematical induction.
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