Good luck!Proving the Relationship between Fibonacci and Lucas Series

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The discussion focuses on the mathematical relationship between the Fibonacci series and the Lucas series, specifically proving the identity a2n = an * bn for n ≥ 2. Key identities include Lucasn = (Golden Ratio)n + (-1)n(Golden Ratio)-n and the relationship (Lucasn-1 + Lucasn+1)/5 = Fibonaccin. The discussion emphasizes using substitution and mathematical induction to establish these relationships definitively.

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Fibonacci and lucas series...

Let a1,a2,a3...,an be the numbers of fibonacci series...
Let b1,b2...bn be the number of lucas series.

bn=an-1 + an+1 for n[tex]\geq[/tex]2

T.P.T : a2n=an*bn
 
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Suk-Sci said:
T.P.T : a2n=an*bn

Keep in mind the following two identities...

(Lucas_(n-1) + Lucas_(n+1))/5 = Fibonacci_n
Lucas_n = (Golden Ratio)^n + (-1)^n(Golden Ratio)^-n

... where the Golden Ratio = ((sqrt 5) + 1)/2
 


Hi, Suk-Sci,
you can substitute the given expression for the b's into the equation you want to prove; then you will have something only in terms of a's, that you can prove using induction.

If you want more help, try to show what you have done so far; that helps us help you. :)
 

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