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Proof Writing & Problem Solving · Challenge problem

Let a0=0a_0 = 0, a1=1a_1 = 1 and an+1=4an−4an−1a_{n+1} = 4a_n - 4a_{n-1} for n≥1n \ge 1. Compute a few terms, guess a closed form, and prove it by strong induction. What is a12a_{12}?

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