Problem #WSP-000377

Problems Methods Mathematical induction

Problem

Given a series of statements enumerated by the natural numbers, the strong induction principle says the following. Suppose that

  • The 1st statement is true (the base case).

  • Whenever all statements up to and including the \(n\)th statement is true, the \((n+1)\)th statement is also true (induction step).

Then the statement is true for all natural numbers. Show that the strong induction principle works.