Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 7 | Reference code | 20N.2.AHL.TZ0.H_6 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Prove | Question number | H_6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Use mathematical induction to prove that for .
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
so true for A1
Note: Award A1 if is proved.
assume proposition true for , i.e. M1
Notes: Do not award M1 if using instead of .
Assumption of truth must be present.
Subsequent marks are not dependent on this M1 mark.
(M1)
M1
A1
Note: Award A1 for correct derivative.
A1
Note: The final A1 can be awarded for either of the two lines above.
hence true for and true true R1
therefore true for all
Note: Only award the final R1 if the three method marks have been awarded.
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