
Understanding Recursive and Inductive Proofs

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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a first order recursive formula primarily used for in sequences?
To determine the next term based on previous terms
To calculate the average of terms
To find the sum of all terms
To identify the first term
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify an arithmetic progression?
By confirming the ratio of terms is constant
By verifying if the product of terms is constant
By ensuring the difference between consecutive terms is constant
By checking if the sum of terms is constant
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the advantage of using a non-recursive formula in arithmetic progressions?
It eliminates the need for a common difference
It simplifies the sequence to a single term
It allows direct calculation of the nth term
It requires calculating all previous terms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is proof by induction suitable for verifying non-recursive formulas?
It requires no initial assumptions
It simplifies the formula to a single equation
It handles both previous and next terms effectively
It only works for recursive formulas
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key consideration when using proof by induction?
Avoiding algebraic manipulations
Ensuring the base case is valid
Using only recursive formulas
Ignoring domain restrictions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the base case in proof by induction?
To eliminate the need for further proof
To simplify the formula
To establish the formula for the initial term
To prove the formula for all terms
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a formula not be defined for n less than a certain value?
The formula is incorrect
The sequence does not start at that value
The terms are negative
The sum is zero
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