Converegence Problem for forward and backward propogation

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The discussion revolves around a recursive function defined by J(n-1) + J(n+1) = 2nJ(n). The original poster seeks to demonstrate that this function diverges in the forward direction while converging in the backward direction.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss rewriting the function for both forward and backward propagation. There is a suggestion to analyze the form of the solution, particularly considering the typical approach involving C.λ^n. Some participants question the correctness of the function's initial formulation.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the function and its behavior in both directions. Some have offered to share their work for further clarification, indicating a collaborative effort to understand the problem better.

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There is a mention of needing to show work as part of the homework requirements, which may influence how participants approach the problem. Additionally, the original poster expresses difficulty in finding a method to prove the divergence and convergence claims.

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The function is J(n-1)+J(n+1)=2nJ(n)

I need to prove that it diverges in forward direction but converges in backward direction.
I am unable to find any method, kindly suggest.
 
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Are you sure that you typed the function correctly?
 
Yes.

for forward direction we can re-write it this way..
J(n)=2*(n-1)*J(n-1)-J(n-2)

and for backward propagation...
J(n)=2*(n+1)*J(n+1)-J(n+2)
 
aashish.v said:
The function is J(n-1)+J(n+1)=2nJ(n)

I need to prove that it diverges in forward direction but converges in backward direction.
I am unable to find any method, kindly suggest.

You need to show your work.

RGV
 
Ray Vickson said:
You need to show your work.

RGV

The typical approach shown in text is to show that if the solution of such function truns out to be in form of
[itex]C.λ^n[/itex] then we can say that such recursive function diverges, I have tried the same approach for the problem but the λ I am getting turns out to be function of n.

I can scan and upload my work if you wish.
 

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