A difference equation, also called a finite difference equations, is an equation that involves finite differences of a function.
Difference equations are the finite analogs of differential equations.
Difference Equation
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Difference-Differential Equation, Differential Equation, Finite Difference, Recurrence EquationExplore with Wolfram|Alpha
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Difference Equation." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/DifferenceEquation.html