If then use the principle of mathematical induction to show that
for every positive integer n.
Given.
We need to prove that using the principle of mathematical induction.
Step 1: When n = 1, we have
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.
To prove the given equation using mathematical induction, we have to show that.
We know Ak+1 = Ak × A.
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 every positive integer n.