Practice Validity of Proof by Induction - 12.2.3 | 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: Look for the lowest integer in the statement being proven.

Question 2

Easy

What does the inductive step involve?

💡 Hint: Think of the chain reaction that follows the initial proof.

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Question 1

What is the first step in proof by induction?

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s the initial integer being validated.

Question 2

In induction, the inductive hypothesis refers to:

  • A standard assumption
  • The assumption that a property holds for k
  • The final step

💡 Hint: Focus on what you assume while proving.

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Question 1

Prove using regular induction that 2^n > n^3 for all n ≥ 10.

💡 Hint: Express 2^(k + 1) in terms of 2^k.

Question 2

Using strong induction, prove that every integer greater than or equal to 6 can be expressed as a sum of 3 and 4.

💡 Hint: Use previous sums to build towards the next.

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