First-Order Difference Equations
Formulating and solving linear first-order difference equations. Students explore recursive sequences and their long-term behaviour.
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Formulating and solving linear first-order difference equations. Students explore recursive sequences and their long-term behaviour.
Key Questions
- What is a difference equation and how does it model discrete change?
- How do we find the general solution to a first-order difference equation?
- What determines if a discrete system reaches a steady state?
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