Find the Output of an LTI System Given Input and Impulse Response

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The discussion revolves around finding the output of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system given specific filter coefficients and an input signal. The filter coefficients are identified as h_k = {1, 2, 1}, and the input signal is a composite of two cosine functions. The user calculates initial values of the input signal but is uncertain about the output and the distinction between frequency response and output. They also seek clarification on whether the given h_k represents the impulse response. The conversation concludes with one participant expressing satisfaction in resolving their confusion.
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Homework Statement


Consider a LTI system for which the filter coefficients are ##{\mathrm{h}_k}=\{1,2,1\}##. Find the output when the input is ##\mathrm{x}[n]=3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{\pi}{3}n-\frac{\pi}{2})-3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{7\pi}{8}n)##. Identify two frequencies in this composite signal. Show the frequency response with respect to these two frequencies.

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Input:
##\mathrm{x}[0]=3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{\pi}{2})-3\mathrm{cos}(0)=-3##
##\mathrm{x}[1]=3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{-\pi}{6})-3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{7\pi}{8})=-0.1736##
##\mathrm{x}[2]=3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{\pi}{6})-3\mathrm{cos}(\frac{7\pi}{4})=0.4768##

Is the output then ##\mathrm{y}[n]=\mathrm{h}_k*\mathrm{x}[n]=\{-3, -0.3472, 0.4768\}##?

Are two frequencies in this composite signal ##\frac{\pi}{3}## & ##\frac{\pi}{8}##?

I'm not sure what the last part is asking for. Are frequency response and output the same thing?

Also, is the given ##\mathrm{h}_k## called the impulse response? I'm trying to get my vocabulary down.

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