How to prove Chepyshev's polynomials generating function identity?

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(1-xt)/(1-2xt+t^2)=sum(Tn(x)t^n)
How can i prove this equation?

Could you give me a hint or suggestion?
 
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What's the definition of Chebyshev's polynomials ? I'd also hint that you can use the ODE which the polynomials solve exactly.

Daniel.

P.S. The "p" in "Chepyshev" is actually reversed upside down and it's a "b".
 
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Tn(x)=y
(1-x^2)y" - xy' + (n^2)y=0
Am i have to solve this equation?
 
i know how to write Chebyshev but it is just a mistake cause of fast typing.
 
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