General Mathematics

Analyzing a Variant Version of a Fibonacci Polynomial

Authors: Marciano L. Legarde
Comments: 12 Pages.

In this paper, we introduce a new finite polynomial called the "Variant Fibonacci Polynomial". This polynomial is defined by using the standard Fibonacci sequence as both the coefficients and the exponents of each term. Although the definition is simple, it leads to several interesting mathematical properties.We begin by defining the polynomial and giving several examples. We then evaluate it at different values of x, identify its guaranteed real root, discuss its complex roots, and derive formulas for both its derivative and antiderivative. We also examine the infinite series version of the polynomial and observe when it converges and when it diverges.Finally, we discuss whether this polynomial could be used to construct a new type of series expansion for functions and whether such an expansion might eventually be useful for solving differential equations. While it is still too early to draw definite conclusions, the results of this paper suggest that the Variant Fibonacci Polynomial is an interesting mathematical object that deserves further study.
Category: General Mathematics