Prove by mathematical induction 1+2 +2²+...+ 2n-1 = 2n - 1

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.5: Mathematical Induction
Problem 32E: Prove by induction that 1+2n3n for n1.
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Prove by mathematical induction
1+ 2+2²+
...
+2n-1= 2n - 1
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