Let p, q be integers and let α,β be the roots of the equation x2–2x+3=0 where α≠β. For n=0, 1, 2,..., let an=pαn+qβn, then a9=
3a8−5a7+3a6
Since, α and β are the roots of the equation, x2−2x+3=0,
so, α+β=2 and αβ=3
Also, α2−2α+3=0 and β2−2β+3=0
⇒α2=2α−3 and β2=2β−3
Given, an=pαn+qβn
So, a0=p+q
a1=pα+qβ
a2=pα2+qβ2
=p(2α−3)+q(2β−3)
=2(pα+qβ)−3(p+q)
=2a1−3a0
Similarly, an+2=2an+1−3an ... (1)
and an+3=2an+2−3an+1 ... (2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get
an+3=3an+2−5an+1+3an
Thus, a9=3a8−5a7+3a6