Review Presentations: Mathematical Induction

Rebecca presented on mathematical induction, which is basically a proof. You must attempt to make e left hand side equal to the right hand side, this is how you begin.

First, when given an equation you must prove true for n=1. This is when you plug in 1 for each value of n. the left hand side and the right hand side must be equal.

Second, you must assume true for n = 1. Then prove true for n + 1. This is when you create a new equation. The right hand side of the equation + the left hand side (with n+1) = left hand side (with n+1). The end result is that each side must be equal to each other, and that is how you do mathematical induction.

The final thing that you have to do is state that the left hand side is equal to the right hand side through mathematical induction hence true for n + 1.