Practice Validity Of Proof By Induction (12.2.3) - Induction - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Validity of Proof by Induction

Practice - Validity of Proof by Induction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

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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Challenge 1 Hard

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

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

Challenge 2 Hard

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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