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    I got the RHS of the inequality just dont understand why 1 is less than nth root of n. Should it not be less than or equal to?
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    Is this how I should complete my proof: By way of contradiction assume that 2k is the largest even integer. Now consider (2k)! (2k)! = (2k)(2k-1)(2k-2).......(k)(k-1)(k-2)......(2)(1) = 2[k(2k-1)(2k-2).......(k)(k-1)(k-2)......(2)(1)] = 2p, which is also an even integer. This contradicts...
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    I have come across some questions that are asking me to prove the general formula for a certain sequence. I do now know how to tackle these questions. Can someone please tell me how to do them? Here is a problem from the question set that appeared: A sequence is given by the first order...
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    For the following question when I am trying to prove the n = k+1 case am I allowed to substitute it in the first line of the question and also in the second line of the question? What I am trying to say is am i allowed to assume:
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    I am really confused for the following proof question and am unsure where to start (I don't really get the hint) I would really appreciate it if anyone helped me out with this question
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    I am just wondering if anyone can have a look at my solution to the following proof question: Question: "Prove by contradiction that there exists no 'n' that is an element of the natural numbers, such that n^2 + 2 is divsible by 4" My Solution: By way of contradiction assume their exists...
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    hard pulley question

    hey all, found this hard proof question, can anyone help me thanks in advance
  10. M

    prove irrationality of logs

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