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Given an example of a statement P(n) such that it is true for all n ϵ N.

P(n) = 1 + 2 + 3 + - - - - - + n =


P(n) is true for all natural numbers.


Hence, P(n) is true for all n∈N


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If P(n) is the statement “2n ≥ 3n”, and if P(r) is true, prove that P(r + 1) is true.

Given. P(n) = “2n ≥ 3n” and p(r) is true.


Prove. P(r + 1) is true

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If P(n) is the statement “n2 + n” is even”, and if P(r) is true, then P(r + 1) is true

Given. P(n) = n2 + n is even and P(r) is true.


Prove. P(r + 1) is true

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If P(n) is the statement “n2 – n + 41 is prime”, prove that P(1), P(2) and P(3) are true. Prove also that P(41) is not true.

Given. P(n) = n2 - n + 41 is prime


Prove. P(1),P(2) and P(3) are true and P(41) is not true.

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Prove the following by the principle of mathematical induction:

i.e., the sum of the first n natural numbers is

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