Question: Create a math video explanation for a beginner student.
We are given two sequences:
$W_0 = 1$
$W_{n+1} = 2W_n + 4$
and
$S_n = -3W_n + 4$
Explain specifically how to find the formula for $S_{n+1}$.
Show every step visually and explain why we replace $n$ with $n+1$.
Start with:
$S_n = -3W_n + 4$
Then show:
$S_{n+1} = -3W_{n+1} + 4$
Explain that $W_{n+1}$ is known from the first recurrence:
$W_{n+1} = 2W_n + 4$
Substitute this into $S_{n+1}$:
$S_{n+1} = -3(2W_n + 4) + 4$
Distribute $-3$:
$S_{n+1} = -6W_n - 12 + 4$
Simplify:
$S_{n+1} = -6W_n - 8$
Make the animation beginner-friendly. Clearly highlight the part that changes from $S_n$ to $S_{n+1}$, and explain why $W_{n+1}$ is replaced by $2W_n + 4$.
1. **State the problem:** We have two sequences defined as:
$$W_0 = 1$$
$$W_{n+1} = 2W_n + 4$$
and
$$S_n = -3W_n + 4$$
We want to find a formula for $$S_{n+1}$$.
2. **Understand the notation:** The subscript $$n$$ represents the position in the sequence. To find $$S_{n+1}$$, we replace every $$n$$ in the formula for $$S_n$$ with $$n+1$$.
3. **Write the formula for $$S_{n+1}$$:**
$$S_{n+1} = -3W_{n+1} + 4$$
4. **Use the recurrence for $$W_{n+1}$$:** From the first sequence, we know:
$$W_{n+1} = 2W_n + 4$$
5. **Substitute $$W_{n+1}$$ into $$S_{n+1}$$:**
$$S_{n+1} = -3(2W_n + 4) + 4$$
6. **Distribute the $$-3$$:**
$$S_{n+1} = -6W_n - 12 + 4$$
7. **Simplify the constants:**
$$S_{n+1} = -6W_n - 8$$
**Explanation:**
- We replace $$n$$ with $$n+1$$ to find the next term in the sequence.
- The term $$W_{n+1}$$ is replaced using its recurrence relation to express it in terms of $$W_n$$.
- This substitution helps us write $$S_{n+1}$$ in terms of $$W_n$$, which is useful for further analysis or computation.
This step-by-step process clearly shows how to find $$S_{n+1}$$ from the given sequences.