Use the Principle of Mathematical Induction to show that the given statement is true for all nat

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Base Case

The base case is the first step in a proof by induction, where the statement is verified to be true for the initial value, usually n=1. Confirming the base case is critical because it provides the foundation upon which the rest of the induction argument is built.

Inductive Step

The inductive step involves assuming that the statement is true for some arbitrary natural number n, a hypothesis known as the inductive hypothesis, and then using this assumption to prove that the statement must also be true for n+1. This step is essential for linking each case to the next, thereby demonstrating that the statement holds for all natural numbers.

Principle of Mathematical Induction

Mathematical induction is a systematic technique used to prove that a given statement holds true for all natural numbers. The process involves first verifying the statement for the initial value (often the number 1) and then proving that if the statement holds for an arbitrary natural number n, it necessarily holds for n+1, thus establishing the truth of the statement for all natural numbers.

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