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5.1
1. Use mathematical induction to prove
a) 1. 1! + 2· 2! + ... +n• n! = (n + 1)! – 1 for all n 2 1.
1
1
for all n 2 1.
b)
+...+
2"
= 1
c) n° + 2n is a multiple 3 for all n 2 1.
d) If f(x) = a", then f'(x) = na". (Use the Product Rule)
Transcribed Image Text:5.1 1. Use mathematical induction to prove a) 1. 1! + 2· 2! + ... +n• n! = (n + 1)! – 1 for all n 2 1. 1 1 for all n 2 1. b) +...+ 2" = 1 c) n° + 2n is a multiple 3 for all n 2 1. d) If f(x) = a", then f'(x) = na". (Use the Product Rule)
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