(a) The n-th Mersenne number can be defined recursively by Mo = 0 and n-1 M₁ = n + M₁ i=0 for n ≥ 1. i. Compute M, for 0 ≤ n ≤ 5. ii. Find a recursive definition for M, that has order 1, that is, the recursive formula for M₂, only involves M₁-1 (and possibly some constants). iii. Find an explicit formula for Mn.

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(a) The n-th Mersenne number can be defined recursively by Mo = 0 and
n-1
M₁ = n + ΣM₁
i=0
for n ≥ 1.
i. Compute M, for 0 ≤ n ≤ 5.
ii. Find a recursive definition for Mn that has order 1, that is, the recursive
formula for M₁, only involves Mn-1 (and possibly some constants).
iii. Find an explicit formula for Mn.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) The n-th Mersenne number can be defined recursively by Mo = 0 and n-1 M₁ = n + ΣM₁ i=0 for n ≥ 1. i. Compute M, for 0 ≤ n ≤ 5. ii. Find a recursive definition for Mn that has order 1, that is, the recursive formula for M₁, only involves Mn-1 (and possibly some constants). iii. Find an explicit formula for Mn.
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