The Lucas sequence Ln is defined by the recurrence relation: Ln = Ln−1 + Ln−2,…

GATE · 2023 · CS · Computer Science & IT

The Lucas sequence Ln is defined by the recurrence relation:

Ln = Ln−1 + Ln−2, for n ≥ 3,

with L1 = 1 and L2 = 3.

Which one of the options given is TRUE?

  1. A.

    Ln = ((1 + √5)/2)n + ((1 − √5)/2)n

  2. B.

    Ln = ((1 + √5)/2)n − ((1 − √5)/3)n

  3. C.

    Ln = ((1 + √5)/2)n + ((1 − √5)/3)n

  4. D.

    Ln = ((1 + √5)/2)n − ((1 − √5)/2)n

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