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Which part must be shown first when using mathematical induction?
Which part must be shown first when using mathematical induction?
- The statement is true for all positive integers
- The statement holds for some arbitrary integer
- The statement is true for the integer 0
- The statement is true for the positive integer 1 (correct)
In proving that $S_n = n(n + 1)$ for the sequence $a_n = 2^n$, which of the following is a critical step in Part 2?
In proving that $S_n = n(n + 1)$ for the sequence $a_n = 2^n$, which of the following is a critical step in Part 2?
- Establishing that $S_k$ is equal to the sum of previous terms
- Demonstrating that $S_n$ always equals $2^n$
- Assuming that $S_k = a_k$
- Proving that $S_k + 2(k + 1) = S_{k + 1}$ (correct)
What is the first term in the sequence defined by $a_n = 5n$?
What is the first term in the sequence defined by $a_n = 5n$?
- 10
- 5 (correct)
- 2
- 1
Which expression correctly represents $S_{k+1}$ using the recursive definition provided?
Which expression correctly represents $S_{k+1}$ using the recursive definition provided?
What conclusion can be drawn from the assumption that $2^k > k$?
What conclusion can be drawn from the assumption that $2^k > k$?
Which of the following represents the transitive property applied in the proof?
Which of the following represents the transitive property applied in the proof?
If $n = 1$, what value does $32n - 1$ equal?
If $n = 1$, what value does $32n - 1$ equal?
What is the result when multiplying both sides of $32k - 1 = 8x$ by 32?
What is the result when multiplying both sides of $32k - 1 = 8x$ by 32?
What is the formula derived to show the sequence $S_n$ for $a_n = 5^n$?
What is the formula derived to show the sequence $S_n$ for $a_n = 5^n$?
What assumption is made for proving that $n^3 - n$ is even?
What assumption is made for proving that $n^3 - n$ is even?
Study Notes
Groups
- A group is a set G with a binary operation * that has the following properties:
- Closure: For all a and b in G, a * b is also in G.
- Identity: There exists an element e in G such that a * e = e * a = a for all a in G.
- Inverses: For each element a in G, there exists an element a-1 in G such that a * a-1 = a-1 * a = e.
- Associativity: For all a, b, and c in G, ( a * b ) * c = a * ( b * c ).
Example: The set {1, 2, 3} under addition mod 4 forms a group.
- The set is closed because it forms a Latin Square.
- It has an identity element (0) because it's a set of real numbers with addition.
- Each element has an inverse (inverse of 0 is 0, 1 is 3, 2 is 2, and 3 is 1).
- It satisfies the associative property because it's based on ordinary arithmetic.
Example: The set {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} under multiplication modulo 7 forms a group.
- It's closed because it forms a Latin Square.
- It has an identity element (1).
- Each element has an inverse (inverse of 1 is 1, 2 is 4, 3 is 5, 4 is 2, etc).
- It satisfies the associative property.
Example: The set {1, 2, 3} under multiplication mod 4 does not form a group.
- The set is not closed, and there's no inverse for the element 2.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of groups in abstract algebra. This quiz covers definitions, properties like closure, identity, inverses, and associativity, along with examples of groups formed under specific operations. Test your understanding and application of these concepts.
