What is the Correct Formula for the Sequence x_0 in Terms of S?

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The discussion focuses on deriving the correct formula for the sequence x_0 in relation to S. The provided values show a pattern where the denominator is consistently 2^S, while the numerators alternate between specific values, including 0 and 2. A proposed formula, x_S = (1 + cos(πS))/2^S, is noted to break down at x_4 and x_6. The challenge lies in accurately defining the numerator to align with the observed sequence. Further refinement of the formula is necessary to capture the complete pattern.
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I have a pattern which I am having trouble working out the equation for...
It goes:

S=0, x_0=\frac{1}{1}

S=1, x_0=\frac{0}{2}

S=2, x_0=\frac{2}{4}

S=3, x_0=\frac{0}{8}

S=4, x_0=\frac{6}{16}

S=5, x_0=\frac{0}{32}

S=6, x_0=\frac{20}{64}
\vdots

I know it has something to do with
\frac{1+cos(\pi S)}{2}

I have left the fractions unsimplified to show the relationship with the denominator and S as

DENOMINATOR=2^s
 
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Your formula breaks down at ##x_4## and ##x_6##. As your formula stands, ##x_S = \frac{1 + \cos(\pi S)}{2^S}##, the numerator will always be 0 or 2.
 
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