Use mathematical induction to prove that any integer amount of postage of 18 cents or more can be made from an infinite supply of 4-cent and 7-cent stamps.

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.2: Arithmetic Sequences
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Use mathematical induction to prove that any integer amount of postage of 18
cents or more can be made from an infinite supply of 4-cent and 7-cent stamps. 

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