11. a) Find a formula for 1 +... + 2" by examining the values of this expression for small values of n. b) Prove the formula you conjectured in part (a).

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Find a formula and prove by induction.

11. a) Find a formula for
1
1
1
+
2"
1
+
+...
4
8
by examining the values of this expression for small
values of n.
b) Prove the formula you conjectured in part (a).
Transcribed Image Text:11. a) Find a formula for 1 1 1 + 2" 1 + +... 4 8 by examining the values of this expression for small values of n. b) Prove the formula you conjectured in part (a).
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