Prove that 3 | 22n+1 +1 for all natural numbers n.

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Prove that 3 | 22n+1 +1 for all natural numbers n.
Prove that for all positive integers n,
1
3
2n – 1
1
2
4
2n
V3n
HINT: You will find it difficult (likely impossible) to prove this directly. Consider proving a slightly
stronger statement by making a small change to the expression inside the square root. Then, re-
member to use what you prove to conclude the inequality in this question.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that 3 | 22n+1 +1 for all natural numbers n. Prove that for all positive integers n, 1 3 2n – 1 1 2 4 2n V3n HINT: You will find it difficult (likely impossible) to prove this directly. Consider proving a slightly stronger statement by making a small change to the expression inside the square root. Then, re- member to use what you prove to conclude the inequality in this question.
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