What is this method of finding the nth term called and who invented it?

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In this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5tBvxDM9V4, by blackpenredpen.

He demonstrates a way in order to solve recursive formulas.

I am using this method in a paper of mine and require a reference to cite in my bibliography.

Does anyone know who invented this method?