10. Sequences, Induction, and Probability
Mathematical Induction
Problem 17
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 11–24, use mathematical induction to prove that each statement is true for every positive integer n. 1 + 2 + 2^2 + ... + 2^(n-1) = 2^n - 1

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