OFFSET
0,1
LINKS
Index entries for linear recurrences with constant coefficients, signature (12,-47,60).
FORMULA
a(n) = Sum_{i=2..n+2} i!*i^2*Stirling2(n,i-2)*(-1)^(n+2-i).
From Elmo R. Oliveira, May 08 2026: (Start)
G.f.: 2*(4 - 21*x + 29*x^2)/((1-3*x)*(1-4*x)*(1-5*x)).
E.g.f.: 2*exp(3*x)*(1 - 9*exp(x) + 12*exp(2*x)).
a(n) = 12*a(n-1) - 47*a(n-2) + 60*a(n-3). (End)
MATHEMATICA
Table[2*3^n - 18*4^n + 24*5^n, {n, 0, 25}]
(* Alternative: *)
LinearRecurrence[{12, -47, 60}, {8, 54, 330}, 25] (* Harvey P. Dale, Feb 14 2026 *)
CROSSREFS
KEYWORD
easy,nonn
AUTHOR
Mario Catalani (mario.catalani(AT)unito.it), Jan 08 2004
EXTENSIONS
More terms from Elmo R. Oliveira, May 08 2026
STATUS
approved
