If
then prove by principle of mathematical induction that
for all n ∈ N.
Given
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We need to prove that
using the principle of mathematical induction.
Step 1: When n = 1, we have ![]()
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Hence, the equation is true for n = 1.
Step 2: Let us assume the equation true for some n = k, where k is a positive integer.
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To prove the given equation using mathematical induction, we have to show that
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We know Ak+1 = Ak × A.
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However, we have i2 = –1
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Hence, the equation is true for n = k + 1 under the assumption that it is true for n = k.
Therefore, by the principle of mathematical induction, the equation is true for all positive integer values of n.
Thus,
for all n ϵ N.