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A sequence a1, a2, a3, ... is defined by letting a1=3 and ak=7ak-1 for all natural numbers k2. Show that an=3·7n-1 for all nN.
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Let Pn: an=3·7n-1 for all nN.Step I: For n=1,P1:a1=3·71-1=3·1=3So, it is true for n=1.Step II: For n=k,Let Pk: ak=3·7k-1 be true for some kN and k2.Step III: For n=k+1,ak+1=7ak=7·3·7k-1 Using step II=3·7k-1+1=3·7k+1-1So, it is also true for n=k+1.Hence, an=3·7n-1 for all nN.

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