Writing a sequence in terms of n.

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Homework Statement



given: Vn+1=Vn*cos(pi/2^(n+2))

Homework Equations



Write a sequence Vn in terms of n

The Attempt at a Solution



we substitute n with n-1 and we get:

V(n-1)+1= Vn-1*cos(pi/2^(n-1+2))

Vn=Vn-1*cos(pi/2^(n+1)

Is this correct?
 
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mtayab1994 said:

Homework Statement



given: Vn+1=Vn*cos(pi/2^(n+2))

Homework Equations



Write a sequence Vn in terms of n

The Attempt at a Solution



we substitute n with n-1 and we get:

V(n-1)+1= Vn-1*cos(pi/2^(n-1+2))

Vn=Vn-1*cos(pi/2^(n+1)

Is this correct?
Yes: Vn = Vn-1*cos(π/2(n+1)) .
 
Alright it was an extra credit question in class just wanted to make sure if it was correct. Thank you very much.
 
Off topic question, do u know any good latex software i can't used the stuff given in the forums.
 
I mostly use the LaTeX from the Forums.

To check my code I sometimes use mimeTeX online.

Do a search in these Forums.
 
Alright really appreciate it.
 
Google Lyx and/or Miktex.
 
LCKurtz said:
Google Lyx and/or Miktex.

Yea i have them, but when i type up something in there and I try putting it up in here it comes up all weird.
 
mtayab1994 said:
Yea i have them, but when i type up something in there and I try putting it up in here it comes up all weird.

Oh, I didn't understand that's what you wanted to do. What problem are you having using the forum TeX tools for the forum?
 
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LCKurtz said:
Oh, I didn't understand that's what you wanted to do. What problem are you having using the forum TeX tools for the forum?

It's not a 'problem' but sometimes when I want to type something in it doesn't come up how I want it. This is an example with Lyx:

U_{n+1}=V_{n}+U_{n}
 
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mtayab1994 said:
It's not a 'problem' but sometimes when I want to type something in it doesn't come up how I want it. This is an example with Lyx:

U_{n+1}=V_{n}+U_{n}

I'm confused. That is an example of what with Lyx?U_{n+1}=V_{n}+U_{n} displays OK here with tex tags.
 
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Yea i can't get it to come out like that how can i do it?
 
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You have to enclose tex expressions with tex or itex tags. They are like the $$ or $ tags in regular tex. Right click on the expression to see the source.

[Edit] Woops, that doesn't show the tags. Start to reply with a quote to the post with the tex and you will see the tex tags. It's like this: [tox]Put your tex here[/tox] and use tex instead of tox. (If I use tex you won't see the tags).
 
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U_{n+1}=V_{n}+U_{n}
alright i got it to work thanks a million!
 
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Yep. You can use itex for inline and you can preview your posts before you submit them to see it's all OK.
 
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