3n + 7" - 2 is divisible by 8 for n > 0 5" – 1 is divisible by 2 for all n >1

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How do you prove the following, using the Principle of Mathematical Induction?

 

3n + 7" - 2 is divisible by 8 for n > 0
Transcribed Image Text:3n + 7" - 2 is divisible by 8 for n > 0
5" – 1 is divisible by 2 for all n >1
Transcribed Image Text:5" – 1 is divisible by 2 for all n >1
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