For each integer n with n 2, let P (n) be the formula a.

Chapter 5, Problem 4E

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Problem 4E

For each integer n with n ≥ 2, let P (n) be the formula

a. Write P (2). Is P (2) true?

b. Write P(k).

c. Write P(k + 1).

d. In a proof by mathematical induction that the formula holds for all integers n ≥ 2, what must be shown in the inductive step?

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