IB skill practice

Use proof by mathematical induction

Prove divisibility, sums, and recursive statements using a clear induction structure.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use proof by mathematical induction - induction step item

Case B5. Use the induction ladder and calculate the requested base-case or next-case value.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.