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What is the base case in proof by induction?
Think about the starting point of your proof.
Define regular induction in simple terms.
Remember the one-step assumption.
What is the first step in a proof by induction?
What do you need to prove first in induction?
In strong induction, how many prior cases can you use?
Think about how far back can you go in your assumptions.
Prove by induction that 3^n > n^3 for all n ≥ 4.
What transformation can you apply to connect k and k+1?
Use both regular and strong induction to show that all integers greater than 1 can be expressed as a product of primes.
Consider the characteristics of prime vs composite numbers.
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