DMS Tutorial Sheet 5
DMS Tutorial Sheet 5
CO-Mapping
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CO1
CO2
CO3
Objectives
1. Students will be able to learn the methods of proofs.
2. Students will be able to learn about mathematical induction.
Questions:
1. By using Principle of Mathematical Induction, show that n3+2n is divisible by 3 for all positive
integers.
2. By using Principle of Mathematical Induction, show that 8n-3n is divisible by 5 for all positive
integers.
3. By using Principle of Mathematical Induction, for all positive integers show that
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12 + 22 + 32 + ⋯ + 𝑛2 = .
5. Using method of direct proof show that for all positive integers if n is even then n2 is even.
6. Using method of direct proof show that difference of square of two consecutive integers is an
odd integer.