Practice Strong Induction (12.2.6) - Induction - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the base case in proof by induction?

💡 Hint: Think about the starting point of your proof.

Question 2 Easy

Define regular induction in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Remember the one-step assumption.

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Question 1

What is the first step in a proof by induction?

Base Case
Inductive Step
Conclusion

💡 Hint: What do you need to prove first in induction?

Question 2

In strong induction, how many prior cases can you use?

Only one
All prior cases
None

💡 Hint: Think about how far back can you go in your assumptions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Prove by induction that 3^n > n^3 for all n ≥ 4.

💡 Hint: What transformation can you apply to connect k and k+1?

Challenge 2 Hard

Use both regular and strong induction to show that all integers greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes.

💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of prime vs composite numbers.

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