The sequence {bn} is recursively defined as follows: • bo = 7. • For n > 0, bn+1 = (bn)³. Prove by induction that for all n > 0, b, 73". Note that in the explicit formula for bn, the exponent of 7 is 3".

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The sequence {bn} is recursively defined as follows:
• bo = 7.
• For n > 0, br+1 = (bn)³.
Prove by induction that for all n > 0,
bn = 73".
Note that in the explicit formula for bn, the exponent of 7 is 3".
Transcribed Image Text:The sequence {bn} is recursively defined as follows: • bo = 7. • For n > 0, br+1 = (bn)³. Prove by induction that for all n > 0, bn = 73". Note that in the explicit formula for bn, the exponent of 7 is 3".
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