1.

(30 points) An LTI system has impulse response described below:

h[n] = ρn u[n], where |ρ| < 1.

(a) (15 points) Is the system causal? Prove your answer.

(b) (15 points) Is the system stable? Prove your answer.

2. (30 points) A system has the following difference equation:

y[n] + y[n − 1] + 41 y[n − 2] = x[n] + 2x[n − 1]

Plot the block diagram.

3. (40 points) Given the following first order recursive system:

y[n] − 41 y[n − 1] = x[n]

Let y[−1] = 8 and x[n] = ( 21 )n u[n].

(a) (20 points) Obtain the natural response.

(b) (20 points) Obtain the forced response.