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basic step fails in the proof LHS = 1 RHS = (1 + 1/2)^2 / 2 = (3/2)^2 / 2 = 9/4 / 2 = 9/8 so, LHS != RHS for n=1
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50. What is wrong with this "proof? "Theorem For every positive integer n = (n +...
What is wrong with the following proof that every positive integer equals the nex larger positive...
What is wrong with the following proof that every positive integer equals the nex larger positive integer? "Proof," Let P(n) be the proposition that n = n + 1, Assume that P(k) is true, so that k = k + 1 . Add 1 to both sides of this equation to obtain k + 1-k + 2 . Since this is the statement P(k 1), It follows that P(n) is true for all positive integers n.
3 For each positive integer n, define E(n) 2+4++2n (a) Give a recursive definition for E(n)....
3 For each positive integer n, define E(n) 2+4++2n (a) Give a recursive definition for E(n). (b) Let P(n) be the statement E(n) nn1)." Complete the steps below to give a proof by induction that P(n) holds for every neZ+ i. Verify P(1) is true. (This is the base step.) ii. Let k be some positive integer. We assume P(k) is true. What exactly are we assuming is true? (This is the inductive hypothesis.) iii. What is the statement P(k...
Use mathematical induction to prove that the statement is true for every positive integer n. 1'3+...
Use mathematical induction to prove that the statement is true for every positive integer n. 1'3+ 24 +3'5 +...+() = (n (n+1)(2n+7))/6 a. Define the last term denoted by t) in left hand side equation. (5 pts) b. Define and prove basis step. 3 pts c. Define inductive hypothesis (2 pts) d. Show inductive proof for pik 1) (10 pts)
Discreet mathematics Question 19 6 Assemble an inductive proof to show that the quantity 5-1 is...
Discreet mathematics
Question 19 6 Assemble an inductive proof to show that the quantity 5-1 is a multiple of 4 for all positive integers n Your proof must not contain redundant elements Write your proof on scratch paper first Base Case: Select Select The n-o case is true, since 5' 1 is a multiple F4 The n=1 case true, since 5 1 = 0 is a multiple of 4 The n-2 case true, since 5 -1- 4 is a multiple...
Let S(n) be a statement parameterized by a positive integer n. Consider a proof that uses...
Let S(n) be a statement parameterized by a positive integer n. Consider a proof that uses strong induction to prove that for all n 4.S(n) is true. The base case proves that S(4), S(5), S(6), S(7), and S(8) are all true. Select the correct expressions to complete the statement of what is assumed and proven in the inductive step. Supposed that for k> (1?),s() is true for everyj in the range 4 through k. Then we will show that (22)...
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 Di...
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...
4. Let P(n) be the statement that a postage of n cents can be formed using just 4-cent stamps and...
4. Let P(n) be the statement that a postage of n cents can be formed using just 4-cent stamps and 7-cent stamps. The parts of this exercise outline a strong induction proof that P (n) is true forn > 18. a) Show statements P(18), P(19), P (20), and P(21) are true, completing the basis step of the proof. b) What is the inductive hypothesis of the proof? c) What do you need to prove in the inductive step? d) Complete...
Problem 1 148pts] (1) I 10pts! Let P(n) be the statement that l + 2 +...
Problem 1 148pts] (1) I 10pts! Let P(n) be the statement that l + 2 + + n n(n + 1) / 2 , for every positive integer n. Answer the following (as part of a proof by (weak) mathematical induction): 1. [2pts] Define the statement P(1) 2. [2pts] Show that P(1 is True, completing the basis step. 3. [4pts] Show that if P(k) is True then P(k+1 is also True for k1, completing the induction step. [2pts] Explain why...
3. Let P(n) be the statement that a postage of n cents can be formed using...
3. Let P(n) be the statement that a postage of n cents can be formed using just 3-cent stamps and 5-cent stamps. The 5 / Induction and Recursion parts of this exercise outline a strong induction proof that P(n) is true for n 18. a) Show statements P(18), P(19), P(20), and P(21) are true, completing the basis step of the proof. b) What is the inductive hypothesis of the proof? c) What do you need to prove in the inductive...
1. What is wrong with the following proof that shows all integers are equal? (Please explain...
1. What is wrong with the following proof that shows all integers are equal? (Please explain which step in this proof is incorrect and why is it so.) Let P(n) be the proposition that all the numbers in any set of size n are equal. 1) Base case: P(1) is clearly true. 2) Now assume that P(n) is true. That is for any set of size n all the numbers are the same. Consider any set of n + 1...
What is wrong with the following proof that every positive integer equals the nex larger positive integer? "Proof," Let P(n) be the proposition that n = n + 1, Assume that P(k) is true, so that k = k + 1 . Add 1 to both sides of this equation to obtain k + 1-k + 2 . Since this is the statement P(k 1), It follows that P(n) is true for all positive integers n.
3 For each positive integer n, define E(n) 2+4++2n (a) Give a recursive definition for E(n). (b) Let P(n) be the statement E(n) nn1)." Complete the steps below to give a proof by induction that P(n) holds for every neZ+ i. Verify P(1) is true. (This is the base step.) ii. Let k be some positive integer. We assume P(k) is true. What exactly are we assuming is true? (This is the inductive hypothesis.) iii. What is the statement P(k...
Use mathematical induction to prove that the statement is true for every positive integer n. 1'3+ 24 +3'5 +...+() = (n (n+1)(2n+7))/6 a. Define the last term denoted by t) in left hand side equation. (5 pts) b. Define and prove basis step. 3 pts c. Define inductive hypothesis (2 pts) d. Show inductive proof for pik 1) (10 pts)
Discreet mathematics
Question 19 6 Assemble an inductive proof to show that the quantity 5-1 is a multiple of 4 for all positive integers n Your proof must not contain redundant elements Write your proof on scratch paper first Base Case: Select Select The n-o case is true, since 5' 1 is a multiple F4 The n=1 case true, since 5 1 = 0 is a multiple of 4 The n-2 case true, since 5 -1- 4 is a multiple...
Let S(n) be a statement parameterized by a positive integer n. Consider a proof that uses strong induction to prove that for all n 4.S(n) is true. The base case proves that S(4), S(5), S(6), S(7), and S(8) are all true. Select the correct expressions to complete the statement of what is assumed and proven in the inductive step. Supposed that for k> (1?),s() is true for everyj in the range 4 through k. Then we will show that (22)...
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...
4. Let P(n) be the statement that a postage of n cents can be formed using just 4-cent stamps and 7-cent stamps. The parts of this exercise outline a strong induction proof that P (n) is true forn > 18. a) Show statements P(18), P(19), P (20), and P(21) are true, completing the basis step of the proof. b) What is the inductive hypothesis of the proof? c) What do you need to prove in the inductive step? d) Complete...
Problem 1 148pts] (1) I 10pts! Let P(n) be the statement that l + 2 + + n n(n + 1) / 2 , for every positive integer n. Answer the following (as part of a proof by (weak) mathematical induction): 1. [2pts] Define the statement P(1) 2. [2pts] Show that P(1 is True, completing the basis step. 3. [4pts] Show that if P(k) is True then P(k+1 is also True for k1, completing the induction step. [2pts] Explain why...
3. Let P(n) be the statement that a postage of n cents can be formed using just 3-cent stamps and 5-cent stamps. The 5 / Induction and Recursion parts of this exercise outline a strong induction proof that P(n) is true for n 18. a) Show statements P(18), P(19), P(20), and P(21) are true, completing the basis step of the proof. b) What is the inductive hypothesis of the proof? c) What do you need to prove in the inductive...
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