1. Let x 1. Use mathematical induction to show that (1+x)" ≥ 1+ nx for all positive integers n.
1. Let x 1. Use mathematical induction to show that (1+x)" ≥ 1+ nx for all positive integers n.
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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.5: Mathematical Induction
Problem 32E: Prove by induction that 1+2n3n for n1.
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Let x 1. Use mathematical induction to show that (1+x)" ≥ 1+ nx for all
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