Does the Bessel Function Identity J_n-1(z) + J_n+1(z) = (2n/z) J_n(z) Hold?

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The Bessel function identity J_n-1(z) + J_n+1(z) = (2n/z) J_n(z) has been confirmed for positive integers n, provided z is not zero. The left-hand side and right-hand side of the equation were plotted and showed matching x-intercepts and amplitudes, supporting the identity's validity. This confirmation is significant in complex analysis and applications involving Bessel functions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of verifying mathematical identities through graphical representation. Overall, the identity holds true under the specified conditions.
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Complex analysis: Let J_n (z) be the Bessel function for a positive integer n of order n. Verify?

J_n-1 (z) + J_n+1 (z) = ((2n)/z) J_n (z)
 
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For a Bessel function of the first kind J_n(z)

Identity confirmed:
J_{n-1}(z) + J_{n+1}(z) = \frac{2\,n\,J_{n}(z)}{z} \; \; \; n > 0 \; \; \; z \neq 0

\Mfunction{BesselJ}(-1 + n,z) + \Mfunction{BesselJ}(1 + n,z) = \frac{2\,n\,\Mfunction{BesselJ}(n,z)}{z} \; \; \; n > 0 \; \; \; z \neq 0

n = 1
Attachment 1: LHS plot
Attachment 2: RHS plot

The x-intercepts and amplitudes appear to match, therefore this is an identity.
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Reference:
http://www.efunda.com/math/bessel/besselJYPlot.cfm
 

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