Category:Definitions/Mathematical Induction

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This category contains definitions related to Mathematical Induction.


Mathematical induction is a proof technique which works in two steps as follows:

$(1): \quad$ A statement $Q$ is established as being true for some distinguished element $w_0$ of a well-ordered set $W$.
$(2): \quad$ A proof is generated demonstrating that if $Q$ is true for an arbitrary element $w_p$ of $W$, then it is also true for its immediate successor $w_{p^+}$.

The conclusion is drawn that $Q$ is true for all elements of $W$ which are successors of $w_0$.

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