1. Prove that Si-2' = (n – 1) - 2"*+1 + 2 for any positive integer n.
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Transcribed Image Text:Part I: Induction
Prove each of the following statements using induction, strong induction,
or structural induction. For each statement, answer the following questions.
а.
Complete the basis step of the proof.
b.
What is the inductive hypothesis?
C.
What do you need to show in the inductive step of the proof?
d.
Complete the inductive step of the proof.
1. Prove that
i · 2' = (n – 1) · 2"+1 + 2
for any positive integer n.
2. Prove that 11" – 7" is divisible by 4 for any positive integer n.
3. Prove that 3" > 2" + n² for any integer n > 2.
Hint: Note that, for n 2 2, 2* > 1 and k² > k.
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