Solvability of some classes of nonlinear first-order difference equations by invariants and generalized invariants

Abstract

[[abstract]]We introduce notion of a generalized invariant for difference equations, which naturally generalizes notion of an invariant for the equations. Some motivations, basic examples and methods for application of invariants in the theory of solvability of difference equations are given. By using an invariant, as well as, a generalized invariant it is shown solvability of two classes of nonlinear first-order difference equations of interest, for nonnegative initial values and parameters appearing therein, considerably extending and explaining some problems in the literature. It is also explained how these classes of difference equations can be naturally obtained from some linear second-order difference equations with constant coefficients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Electronic Journal of Qualitative Theory of Differential Equations is the property of Bolyai Institute and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.