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    Area of Science:

    • Mathematics
    • Number Theory

    Background:

    • Traditional methods for finding polynomial sequences involve difference tables and systems of equations, which can be time-consuming.
    • Alternative methods exist but often require repeated calculations or multiple difference tables.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel, more efficient method for determining polynomial functions that model sequences of numbers.
    • To reduce the computational complexity and time required for sequence analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • The proposed method employs a unique pattern triangle in conjunction with the initial difference table of the sequence.
    • This approach avoids the need for solving systems of equations or generating multiple difference tables.

    Main Results:

    • The new method significantly reduces the time and effort needed to identify polynomial sequence equations.
    • It streamlines the process by leveraging the pattern triangle to navigate lower-degree polynomial differences.

    Conclusions:

    • The pattern triangle method offers a faster and less complicated alternative for polynomial sequence analysis.
    • This technique enhances the efficiency of mathematical modeling for number sequences.