Quick questions on Proof by mathematical induction - TCE Mathematics Specialised (Tasmania)

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What are divisibility proofs?

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For divisibility, the trick in the inductive step is to write the

k+1

expression in terms of the

k

expression, so the inductive hypothesis can be substituted.

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