Any suggestions on how to improve the solution to this recurrence relation?

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The discussion centers on solving a recurrence relation using double induction, a method that provides a systematic approach to proving properties of sequences defined recursively. The original poster successfully solved the recurrence and shared their solution, indicating that the process is straightforward for those familiar with the technique. This highlights the effectiveness of double induction in mathematical proofs related to recurrence relations.

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I managed to solve it. Thanks anyway!

For those interested: It's quite straightforward using double induction.
 

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