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You begin solving a jigsaw puzzle by finding two pieces that match and fitting them togeth...

You begin solving a jigsaw puzzle by finding two pieces that match and fitting them together. Each subsequent step of the solution consists of fitting together two blocks made up of one or more pieces that have previously been assembled. Use strong mathematical induction to prove that the number of steps required to put together all n pieces of a jigsaw puzzle is n –1.

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 5.4