Assume x E R and x + E Z. Use induction to prove that for all n E N, х" + 1 E Z. Then, answer these follow up questions. (a) Is one base case sufficient? Why or why not? (b) Why do we need the assumption that x + E Z?

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Assume x E R and x +
E Z. Use induction to prove that for all n E N,
х" +
1
E Z.
Then, answer these follow up questions.
(a) Is one base case sufficient? Why or why not?
(b) Why do we need the assumption that x +
E Z?
Transcribed Image Text:Assume x E R and x + E Z. Use induction to prove that for all n E N, х" + 1 E Z. Then, answer these follow up questions. (a) Is one base case sufficient? Why or why not? (b) Why do we need the assumption that x + E Z?
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