On the solutions of second order difference equations with variable coefficients

In this article, we explore solutions to second-order linear difference equations featuring variable coefficients. By imposing mild conditions, we present closed-form solutions by utilizing finite continued fraction representations. The proof of our results relies on elementary techniques, specifically involving factoring a quadratic shift operator. As a consequential application, we unveil two novel generalized continued fraction formulas for the mathematical constant π2.

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