The relationship between Pascal's Triangle and the Fibonacci Sequence can be demonstrated through a direct method, specifically by examining the sums of the diagonal bands in Pascal's Triangle. When the triangle is left-justified, the sums of these diagonals correspond to successive Fibonacci numbers. This direct proof contrasts with traditional methods such as induction. For further exploration, resources like the Wikipedia page on Pascal's Triangle and the Fibonacci mathematics site from the University of Surrey provide additional insights.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal_triangle#Overall_patterns_and_properties"One property of the triangle is revealed if the rows are left-justified. In the triangle below, the diagonal coloured bands sum to successive Fibonacci numbers.