Can You Define the Recursive Equation for Strings of 1s and 2s with 3 Mod 4 1s?

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In summary, the set $K$ can be defined recursively as the empty string or a string with any amount of $2$s, plus a string starting with 1 and with exactly three 1's, plus a string with exactly four 1's added to any string in $K$.
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If $K$ is the set of strings of 1s and 2s with the number of 1s $\equiv3\bmod4$ and with any amount of $2$s, find a recursive definition of $K$. For example, $1112112121$.

I'm in need of some hints.

The string can be empty, have no 1's or have 1's equivalent to 3 mod 4.
$$K=\{\varepsilon,2\}\cup\{2,111,x\}K$$
I'm unable to figure out how to have the number of 1s exactly $\equiv3\bmod4$.
 
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Hi Olok,

The strings of the form 12*12*12* are in K, aren't they?
That is, the strings that begin with 1 and that have exactly three 1's.

If s is in K, then 2s is also in K.

If s is in K, then 12*12*12*1s is also in K.
That is, we can add a string with exactly four 1's.
 

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1. What is a recursive string equation?

A recursive string equation is a mathematical equation that involves repeating a string of characters or symbols within the equation itself. This repetition can occur multiple times, creating a recursive pattern.

2. How is a recursive string equation different from a regular equation?

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