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Abstract. In this paper, using the LU factorization, the relation between the determinant of a certain pentadiagonal matrix and the determinant of a corresponding tridiagonal matrix will be derived. Moreover, it will be shown that determinant of this special pentadiagonal matrix can be calculated by applying the fourth order homogeneous linear difference equation.

Abstract. In this paper we present an application of the system of two homogeneous linear recurrence equations to evaluate the determinant of pentadiagonal matrix. The general considerations are illustrated by two examples. It is shown that the proposed approach is suited for implementation using computer algebra systems.

Abstract. In this paper free vibration of axially functionally graded (FG) beams consisting of two segments is studied. The FG beams under consideration are characterized by axially varying cross-section areas and/or functionally grading material properties. Numerical example for a beam that is clamped at both ends is presented.