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Discussions on a mathematical induction problem Yue Kwok Choy Question A sequence of real numbers an is defined as follows. and , n 0, 1, 2, …. a Let , k 0, 1, 2, …. Prove that for all n N . b Hence, or otherwise, deduce that . Proposed solution a Let P n be the proposition : . For P 1 , . Assume P k is true for some k N , that is , …. 1 For P k + 1 , P k + 1 is true. By the Principle of Mathematical Induction, P n is true n N . b Let P n be the proposition : . For P 0 , For P 1 , For P 2 , P 0 , P 1 , P 2 are true. Assu