Let n ≥ 1, x be a real number, and x ≥ −1. Prove the following statement using mathematical induction. (1 + x)^(n) ≥ 1 + nx . (Please type actual mathematical induction proof so I can understand it).

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Let n ≥ 1, x be a real number, and x ≥ −1. Prove the following statement using mathematical induction.
(1 + x)^(n) ≥ 1 + nx . (Please type actual mathematical induction proof so I can understand it). 

(1 + x)" > 1 + nx
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