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Explicit formula for a_n

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September 15, 2010
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Problem Statement

A sequence (an)(a_n) is defined by means of the recursion a1=1,an+1=1+4an+1+24an16.a_1 = 1, a_{n+1} = \frac{1 + 4a_n +\sqrt{1+ 24a_n}}{16}. Find an explicit formula for an.a_n.