Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 7 | Reference code | 18M.2.AHL.TZ2.H_6 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Question number | H_6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Use mathematical induction to prove that for where .
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
Let be the statement: for some where consider the case M1
because . Therefore is true R1
assume is true for some
M1
Note: Assumption of truth must be present. Following marks are not dependent on this M1.
EITHER
consider M1
A1
is true (as ) R1
OR
multiply both sides by (which is positive) M1
A1
is true (as ) R1
THEN
is true is true is true so true for all (or equivalent) R1
Note: Only award the last R1 if at least four of the previous marks are gained including the A1.
[7 marks]