Principle of Mathematical Induction Quiz
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1. What is the first step in the principle of mathematical induction?
Assume the statement is true for n · Prove the base case · Prove the statement for n+1 · None of the above
2. In mathematical induction, what does the base case typically involve?
n = 0 · n = 1 · n = 2 · Any integer n
3. If P(k) is true, what must be shown to prove P(k+1)?
P(k) is false · P(k) implies P(k+1) · P(k) is true for all k · P(k+1) is false
4. Which of the following is an example of a statement suitable for induction?
The sum of the first n natural numbers · The product of the first n even numbers · The factorial of n · All of the above
5. What is the formula for the sum of the first n natural numbers?
n(n+1)/2 · n(n-1)/2 · n(n+1) · n^2
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