We obtain sufficient conditions for every solution of the differential equation [y(t) − p(t)y(r(t))](n) + v(t)G(y(g(t))) − u(t)H(y(h(t))) = f(t) to oscillate or to tend to zero as t approaches infinity. In particular, we extend the results of Karpuz, Rath and Padhy (2008) to the case when G has sub-linear growth at infinity. Our results also apply to the neutral equation [y(t) − p(t)y(r(t))](n) + q(t)G(y(g(t))) = f(t) when q(t) has sign changes. Both bounded and unbounded solutions are consideted here; thus some known results are expanded.
This paper is concerned with the oscillatory behavior of first-order nonlinear difference equations with variable deviating arguments. The corresponding difference equations of both retarded and advanced type are studied. Examples illustrating the results are also given.