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polynomial and sequence

Source: RS2004

March 20, 2005
algebrapolynomialalgebra proposed

Problem Statement

Define the sequence (an)n1(a_n)_{n\geq 1} by a1=1a_1=1, a2=pa_2=p and an+1=panan1 for all n>1.a_{n+1}=pa_n-a_{n-1} \textrm { for all } n>1. Prove that for n>1n>1 the polynomial xnanx+an1x^n-a_nx+a_{n-1} is divisible by x2px+1x^2-px+1. Using this result, solve the equation x456x+15=0.x^4-56x+15=0.