Practice Base Case and Inductive Step - 12.2.4 | 12. Induction | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the base case in proof by induction?

💡 Hint: Think about where we start in proving our statement.

Question 2

Easy

State the two main components of proof by induction.

💡 Hint: Both terms start with the letter 'b' and 'i'.

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Question 1

What are the two main components of proof by induction?

  • Inductive case and base case
  • Base case and inductive step
  • Base case and conclusion

💡 Hint: Both terms depict the foundational aspects of a proof.

Question 2

True or False: Strong induction assumes only the property for k to prove k+1.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what 'strong' means in this context.

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Question 1

Prove by induction that for all n >= 1, the sum of the first n even numbers is n(n + 1).

💡 Hint: Use the formula for the sum of the first k even numbers.

Question 2

Use strong induction to prove that every positive integer greater than 1 is either prime or can be factored into primes.

💡 Hint: Examine the factors of k + 1 in relation to those below it.

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