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\\ Chapter – 1 The word induction means the method of reasoning about a general statement from the conclusion of particular cases. Inductions starts with observations. It may be true but then it must be so proved by the process of reasoning. Else it may be false but then it must be shown by finding a counter example where the conjecture fails. In mathematics there are some results or statements that are formulated in terms of n, where n N . To prove such statements we use a well suited method, based on the specific technique, which in known as principle of mathematical induction. A statement which is either true or false is called a proposition or statement. Pn denotes a proposition whose truth value depends on natural variable ‘n’. For example 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 ......n = 6 n n 1 2n 1 is a proposition whose truth value depends on natural number n. We write 6 1 2 1 : 1 2 3 ....... 2 2 2 2 n n n P n n , where P(4) means 6 4 4 1 8 1 1 2 3 4 2 2 2 2 To prove the truth of proposition Pn depending on natural variable n, we use mathematical induction. The statement Pn is true for all n N if (i) P(1) is true. (ii) P(m) is true Pm 1 is true. The above statement can be generalized as Pn is true for all n N and n k if (i) Pk is true. (ii) Pm is true m k Pm 1 is true. WORKING RULE To prove any statement Pn to be true for all n k with the help of first principle of mathematical induction we follow the following procedure: Step (i) Check if the statement is true or false for n = k. Step (ii) Assume the statement is true for n = m. Step (iii) Prove the statement is true for n m 1. Illustration 1 INTRODUCTION 1 THEORY CONTENT OF MATHEMATICAL INDUCTION PROPOSITION 2 3 FIRST PRINCIPLE OF MATHEMATICAL INDUCTION APPLICATION OF FIRST PRINCIPLE OF MATHEMATICAL INDUCTION 4
Question: Prove by the principle of mathematical induction that for all n N : 1 1 1 ...... 3.4 1 2.3 1 1.2 1 n n n n . Solution: Let Pn be the statement given by Pn : 1 1 1 ...... 3.4 1 2.3 1 1.2 1 n n n n Step I: We have, P1 : 1 1 1 1.2 1 Since, 2 1 1 1 1 1.2 1 So, P(1) is true. Step II: Let Pm be true, then 1 1 1 ...... 3.4 1 2.3 1 1.2 1 m m m m (i) We shall now show that Pm 1 is true. If P(m) is true. For this we have to show that 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...... 3.4 1 2.3 1 1.2 1 m m m m m m Now, 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...... 3.4 1 2.3 1 1.2 1 m m m m = 1 1 1 1 1 1 ...... 3.4 1 2.3 1 1.2 1 m m m m = 1 1 1 1 1 m m m m [using (i)] = 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 m m m m m m m m m m = 2 1 m m Pm 1 is true. Thus, Pm is true Pm 1 is true. Hence, by the principle of mathematical induction, the given statement is true for all n N . Illustration 2 Question: For every positive integer n, prove that n n 7 3 is divisible by 4. Solution: We have n n P n : 7 3 is divisible by 4 We note that 1: 7 3 4 1 1 P , which is divisible by 4. Thus Pn is true for n = 1 Let Pk be true for some natural number k. i.e., k k P k : 7 3 is divisible by 4. We get k k 7 3 = 4d, where d N ...(i) Now, we wish to prove that Pk 1 is true whenever Pk is true. i.e., we have show m k k 7 3 4 1 1 Now, 1 1 1 1 7 3 7 7.3 7 3 3 k k k k k k = k k k k 7 7 3 7 3 3 7 4d 7 3 3 = k 7 4d 4.3 [using (i)] k 4 7d 3 = 4m From the last line, we see that 1 1 7 3 k k is divisible by 4. Thus, Pk 1 is true when Pk is true.
Therefore, by principle of mathematical induction the statement is true for every positive integer n. Illustration 3 Question: Prove that 2.7 3.5 5 n n is divisible by 24 for all n N . Solution: Let the statement Pn be defined as : 2.7 3.5 5 n n P n is divisible by 24. Now, Pn is true for n = 1, since 2.7 3.5 5 24 , which is divisible by 24. Assume that Pk is true. i.e. q k k 2.7 3.5 5 24 , when q N ...(i) Now, we wish to prove that Pk 1 is true whenever Pk is true. We have, 2.7 3.5 5 2.7 .7 3.5 .5 5 1 1 1 1 k k k k = 7[2.7 3.5 5 3.5 5] 3.5 .5 5 k k k k = 7[24 3.5 5] 15.5 5 k k q [using (i)] = 7 24 21.5 35 15.5 5 k k q = 7 24 6.5 30 k q = 7 24 30 5 1 1 k q =7 24q 30 4p [since 5 1 1 k is a multiple of 4 as n n x y is divisible by x = y] = 7 24q 120p = 247q 5p = 24 r, r 7q p , is some natural number ...(ii) The expression on the R.H.S. of (i) is divisible by 24. Thus Pk 1 is true whenever Pk is true. Hence, by principle of mathematical induction, Pn is true for all n N Illustration 4 Question: Prove the rule of exponents n n n ab a b by using principle of mathematical induction for every natural number. Solution: Let Pn be the given statement i.e, n n n P n : ab a b We note that Pn is true for n = 1 since 1 1 1 ab a b Let Pk be true, i.e., k k k ab a b ...(i) We shall now prove that Pk 1 is true whenever Pk is true. Now, we have ab ab ab k k 1 = a b ab k k [by (i)] = 1 1 1 1 . . . k k k k a a b b a b Therefore, Pk 1 is also true whenever Pk is true. Hence, by principle of mathematical induction, Pn is true for all n N . Illustration 5 Question: Using mathematical induction, show that n N n n n , 2 sin sin2 cos cos2 cos 4 ......cos 2 1 . Solution: Let 2 sin sin 2 : cos cos 2 cos 4 ......cos 2 1 n n n P n Step I: For n = 1 L.H.S. of (i) = cos and R.H.S. of (i) = cos 2 sin sin 2 Therefore, P(1) is true. Step II: Assume it is true for n = k, then 2 sin sin 2 : cos cos 2 cos 4 ......cos 2 1 k k k p k ...(i) Step III: For n = k+ 1
2 sin sin2 1 : cos cos2 cos4 ......cos 2 cos 2 1 1 1 k k k k P k L.H.S. = k k cos cos 2 cos 4 ......cos 2 cos 2 1 = 2 sin 2sin 2 cos 2 .cos 2 2 sin sin 2 k 1 k k k k k [using (i)] = 2 sin sin 2.2 k 1 k = 2 sin sin 2 1 1 k k = R.H.S. This shows that the Pk 1 is true if Pk is true. Hence by the principle of mathematical induction, the result is true for all n N . Illustration 6 Question: Prove by induction that the sum 3 5 3 3 2 Sn n n n is divisible by 3 for all n N . Solution: Let Pn be the statement given by : 3 5 3 3 2 P n Sn n n n is divisible by 3 Step I: We have, 1: 1 31 51 3 2 P S1 + 3 is divisible by 3 Since 1 31 51 3 12 3 2 , which is divisible by 3 P(1) is true. Step II: Let Pm be true. Then 3 5 3 3 2 Sm m m m is divisible by 3 3 5 3 3 2 Sm m m m = 3, for some N ...(i) We now wish to show that Pm 1 is true. For this we have to show that 1 3 1 5 1 3 3 2 m m m is divisible by 3 Now, 1 3 1 5 1 3 3 5 3 3 9 9 3 2 3 2 2 m m m m m m m m = 3 3 3 3 3[ 3 3] 2 2 m m m m [using (i)] = 3, where m 3m 3 N 2 Pm 1 is true. Thus, Pm is true Pm 1 is true Hence, by the principle of mathematical induction the statement is true for all n N . Illustration 7 Question: Show by using principle of mathematical induction that 4 2 1 3 3 1.3 2.3 3.3 ...... .3 1 2 3 n n n n . Solution: Let 4 2 13 3 : 1.3 2.3 3.3 ...... .3 1 2 3 n n n P n n Step I: When n = 1, L.H.S. =1.3 = 3 and R.H.S. = 4 2.1 13 3 4 2 13 3 1 2 n n = 3 4 12 Hence P(1) is true. Let Pm be true 4 2 13 3 1.3 2.3 3.3 ...... .3 1 2 3 m m m m ....(i) To prove Pm 1 is true i.e., 4 2 1 3 3 1.3 2.3 ...... .3 1.3 2 2 1 m m m m m m Adding 1 1 .3 m m to both sides of (i), we get 2 1 1.3 2.3 ...... .3 1 .3 m m m m = 1 1 1 .3 4 2 1 3 3 m m m m