Let F(n) denote the Fibonacci numbers. Prove the following property for n ≥ 3 directly from the definition for F(n). F(n+1) + F(n-2) = 2F(n)

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4. Let F(n) denote the Fibonacci numbers. Prove the following property for n ≥ 3 directly from the
definition for F(n).
F(n+1) + F(n − 2) = 2F (n)
5. Let F(n) denote the Fibonacci numbers. Prove the following property for all n ≥ 1 (Hint: Induction)
F(1) + F(2) + + F(n) = F(n+2) - 1
Transcribed Image Text:4. Let F(n) denote the Fibonacci numbers. Prove the following property for n ≥ 3 directly from the definition for F(n). F(n+1) + F(n − 2) = 2F (n) 5. Let F(n) denote the Fibonacci numbers. Prove the following property for all n ≥ 1 (Hint: Induction) F(1) + F(2) + + F(n) = F(n+2) - 1
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