Prove that 1+ 2 + 22 + 23 +. + 2" = 2n+1-1 for n 2 1. Use proof by induction.

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Section8.5: Mathematical Induction
Problem 26E: Prove by induction that n2n.
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 1 + 2 + 22 + 23 + . . . . + 2^7= 2^n+1 - 1 for n less than = 1. Use proof by induction.  See image below for real question

Prove that 1+2+22 + 23 +
+ 2" = 2n+1-1 for n 2 1. Use proof by induction.
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