Prove that for all natural numbers n > 1.


Step1: For n=2



So, it is true for n=2


Step2: For n=k



Now, we need to show that P(k+1) is true when P(k) is true.



As, LHS = RHS


Thus, P(k+1) is true. So, by the principle of mathematical induction


P(n) is true for all n.


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