Let S be a set with exactly n many elements. Arguing by induction, show that the power set P(S) has exactly 2n many elements

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7. Let S be a set with exactly n many elements. Arguing by induction, show that the power set P(S)
has exactly 2n many elements.

7. Let S be a set with exactly n many elements. Arguing by induction, show that the power set P(S)
has exactly 2n many elements.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Let S be a set with exactly n many elements. Arguing by induction, show that the power set P(S) has exactly 2n many elements.
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