Practice Common Mistakes in Proof by Induction - 12.2.5 | 12. Induction | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the purpose of the base case in proof by induction?

💡 Hint: Think about where the induction starts.

Question 2

Easy

What is the inductive step in induction?

💡 Hint: What transition do we make from k to k+1?

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Question 1

What is the first step in a proof by induction?

  • Prove the base case
  • Prove the inductive step
  • Assume P(k) is true

💡 Hint: What step do we always begin with in the induction framework?

Question 2

True or False: Strong induction requires proving the property for all preceding integers.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What makes it 'strong' compared to regular induction?

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Question 1

Prove by induction that for all integers n, 3^n > n^3 for n >= 3.

💡 Hint: Use properties of exponential functions and inequalities.

Question 2

Show using strong induction that every integer greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of prime numbers.

💡 Hint: Consider prime factorization and how primes build numbers.

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