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When proving a statement using mathematical induction, part of the process is assuming that the statement is true for the nth case. (True or False).

When proving a statement using mathematical induction, part of the process is assuming-example-1
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Answer:

True

Explanation:

We assume that is true for the nth case and prove it for the n+1 case

and show that it is true for the case when n=1

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