Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 12 - Section 12.1 - Sequences and Summation Notation - 12.1 Exercises - Page 852: 85

Answer

$F_n=F_{n-1}+F_{n-2}$, see explanations.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Initially, there are two new born rabbits, $F_0=2$ Step 2. In the first month, the pair is not ready to produce more, so $F_1=2$ Step 3. In the second month, the first pair will product another pair so that $F_2=F_1+2=F_1+F_0$ Step 4. In the third month, the first pair will produce one more pair, but the new born will not, so that $F_3=F_2+2=F_2+F1$ Step 5. In the fourth month, all rabbit pairs will be productive, so that $F_4=F_3+4=F_3+F_2$ ... ... Step 6. We can see the pattern that after $n$th month, the population will be $F_n=F_{n-1}+F_{n-2}$ Step 7. Compare the result with the Fibonacci sequence, we can see that they are the same.
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