Oscillation Conditions for Difference Equations with a Monotone or Nonmonotone Argument

Consider the first-order delay difference equation with a constant argument Δxn+pnxn-k=0,  n=0,1,2,…, and the delay difference equation with a variable argument Δxn+pnxτn=0,  n=0,1,2,…, where p(n) is a sequence of nonnegative real numbers, k is a positive integer, Δx(n)=x(n+1)-x(n), and τ(n) is a se...

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Main Authors: G. M. Moremedi, I. P. Stavroulakis
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9416319
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description Consider the first-order delay difference equation with a constant argument Δxn+pnxn-k=0,  n=0,1,2,…, and the delay difference equation with a variable argument Δxn+pnxτn=0,  n=0,1,2,…, where p(n) is a sequence of nonnegative real numbers, k is a positive integer, Δx(n)=x(n+1)-x(n), and τ(n) is a sequence of integers such that τ(n)≤n-1 for all n≥0 and limn→∞τ(n)=∞. A survey on the oscillation of all solutions to these equations is presented. Examples illustrating the results are given.
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spelling doaj-art-d536c48d340442cabb0ba304f3b82e4e2025-08-20T03:19:42ZengWileyDiscrete Dynamics in Nature and Society1026-02261607-887X2018-01-01201810.1155/2018/94163199416319Oscillation Conditions for Difference Equations with a Monotone or Nonmonotone ArgumentG. M. Moremedi0I. P. Stavroulakis1Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0003, South AfricaDepartment of Mathematical Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0003, South AfricaConsider the first-order delay difference equation with a constant argument Δxn+pnxn-k=0,  n=0,1,2,…, and the delay difference equation with a variable argument Δxn+pnxτn=0,  n=0,1,2,…, where p(n) is a sequence of nonnegative real numbers, k is a positive integer, Δx(n)=x(n+1)-x(n), and τ(n) is a sequence of integers such that τ(n)≤n-1 for all n≥0 and limn→∞τ(n)=∞. A survey on the oscillation of all solutions to these equations is presented. Examples illustrating the results are given.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9416319
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