b. For each positive integer n, let P(n) be the property 5* – 1 is divisible by 4. i. Write P(0). Is P(0) true? ii. Write P(k). iii. Write P(k+ 1). iv. In a proof by mathematical induction that this divisibility property holds for all integers n>0, what must be shown in the inductive step?

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For each positive integer n, let P(n) be the property 5n 1 is divisible by 4.

Write P(0). Is P(0) true?

Write P(k).

Write P(k + 1).

In a proof by mathematical induction that this divisibility property holds for all integers n ≥ 0, what must be shown in the inductive step?

b. For each positive integer n, let P(n) be the property 5" – 1 is divisible by 4.
Write P(0). Is P(0) true?
Write P(k).
i.
ii.
iii.
Write P(k+ 1).
In a proof by mathematical induction that this divisibility property
holds for all integers n20, what must be shown in the inductive step?
iv.
Transcribed Image Text:b. For each positive integer n, let P(n) be the property 5" – 1 is divisible by 4. Write P(0). Is P(0) true? Write P(k). i. ii. iii. Write P(k+ 1). In a proof by mathematical induction that this divisibility property holds for all integers n20, what must be shown in the inductive step? iv.
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