1. Consider the following sequence: a,-1+30-4 a,-1+30 +3a,-16 а,-1+3a0 + 3a1 +3a2-64 Use Weak Mathematical Induction...
Consider the sequence {an} defined recursively as: a0 = a1 = a2 = 1, an = an−1+an−2+an−3 for any integer n ≥ 3. (a) Find the values of a3, a4, a5, a6. (b) Use strong induction to prove an ≤ 3n−2 for any integer n ≥ 3. Clearly indicate what is the base step and inductive step, and indicate what is the inductive hypothesis in your proof.
11: I can identify the predicate being used in a proof by mathematical induction and use it to set up a framework of assumptions and conclusions for an induction proof. Below are three statements that can be proven by induction. You do not need to prove these statements! For each one clearly state the predicate involved; state what you would need to prove in the base case; clearly state the induction hypothesis in terms of the language of the proposition...
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Problem 3 (10 points) Use mathematical induction to prove the following statement for all n 21. For full credit, mention the base case (1pt), the induction hypothesis (1 pt) and the induction step (8 pts). 12 22 32
Let a sequence Xo, X1,X2,... be defined in the following way: X12 1) Compute the first 10 terms of this sequence. (2 points) 2) Prove that this sequence is strictly increasing, .e., Vn 20:X >X. (2 points) 3) Prove that Vn 20: Xn S4". What are the base cases? What is the inductive step? (5 points) 4) The above result suggests that this sequence grows in the worst case exponentially, i.e., X 0(4). Consider trying to tighten this bound in...
In the following problem, we will work through a proof of an
important theorem of arithmetic. Your job will be to read the proof
carefully and answer some questions about the argument. Theorem
(The Division Algorithm). For any integer n ≥ 0, and for any
positive integer m, there exist integers d and r such that n = dm +
r and 0 ≤ r < m. Proof: (By strong induction on the variable n.)
Let m be an arbitrary...
It's a weak acid strong base titration
Experiment 4: Identification of an unknown acid by titration Page 2 of 15 Background In this experiment, you will use both qualitative and quantitative properties to determine an unknown acid's identity and concentration. To do this analysis, you will perform a titration of your unknown acid sample-specifically a potentiometric titration where you use a pH meter and record pH values during the titration, combined with a visual titration using a color indi- cator...
Based on the document below,
1. Describe the hypothesis Chaudhuri et al ids attempting to
evaluate; in other words, what is the goal of this paper? Why is he
writing it?
2. Does the data presented in the paper support the hypothesis
stated in the introduction? Explain.
3.According to Chaudhuri, what is the potential role of thew
alkaline phosphatase in the cleanup of industrial waste.
CHAUDHURI et al: KINETIC BEHAVIOUR OF CALF INTESTINAL ALP WITH PNPP 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10,...