Consider the function f(x)=x" where n is a positive integer. Use induction to prove that for any value x=a, f' (a)=n ((a)) (n-1) for for all positive integers n=1,2,3...

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.4: Mathematical Induction
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Consider the function f(x)=x" where n is a positive integer. Use induction to prove
that for any value x=a, f' (a)=n ((a)) (n-1) for for all positive integers n=1,2,3....
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the function f(x)=x" where n is a positive integer. Use induction to prove that for any value x=a, f' (a)=n ((a)) (n-1) for for all positive integers n=1,2,3....
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