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I know that :

$T(n,k)=T(n−1,k−1)+T(n−1,k)$ is the Pascal triangle.

But what is this then:

$T(n,k)=T(n−1,k−1)+T(n,k-1)$

Is there any name for it? I am trying to learn about it's time complexity etc, but I can't find anything online.

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    $\begingroup$ What is the time complexity of a recurrence? Time complexity is usually associated with algorithms: it describes the asymptotic rate of growth of their running time. $\endgroup$ Commented May 3, 2022 at 2:53
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    $\begingroup$ You might find it useful to know about oeis.org $\endgroup$
    – D.W.
    Commented May 3, 2022 at 3:23
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    $\begingroup$ Let $T'(n,m):=T(m,n)$. Rewrite the second recurrence. $\endgroup$
    – user16034
    Commented May 3, 2022 at 12:34

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The second recurrence is ALSO Pascal's Triangle (interchange n and k).

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