what is Mathematical Induction, solved problems on Mathematical Induction
Mathematical induction is a mathematical technique to prove statements. mathematical induction involves two steps: Basic step: to prove the given statement is true for the initial value. (f(0) is true) induction step: to assume statement true for k ( F(k) is true) and then prove it is true for F(k+1) then p(n) is true for natural numbers. Examples: Prove that 5ⁿ - 1 is divisible by 4 for all n>=1 solution: step-1: basic step : true for n=1 F(n)=5ⁿ - 1 F(1)=5¹-1 F(1)= 4 F(n) is true for n=1 step 2: Induction step first, we will assume the given statement is true for value k i.e. 2. Prove that n³ + 2n is divisible by 3 for all n>=1. solution: step-1: basic step : true for n=1 F(n)=n³ + 2n F(1)=(1)³+2(1) F(1)=1+2 F(1)=3 which is divisible by 3. hence the given statement is true for n=1. step 2: Induction step first, we will assume the given statement is true for value k i.e. F(k): k³-2k=3m is true to prove : F(k+1): (k+1)³+2(k+1)=3m is true proof: RHS=(k+1)³+2(k+1) ...