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Core Pure: series and proof

Quick questions on Proof by induction: summation, divisibility, recurrence and matrices - OCR A-Level Further Maths A

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What is weak algebra in the step?
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For a sum, you must factor to the exact target form; leaving an unsimplified expression loses the accuracy marks.
What is q1?
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State the four parts of an inductive proof. [2 marks]
What is q2?
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In proving 5n15^n - 1 is divisible by 44, how do you write the inductive hypothesis? [1 mark]

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