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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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To prove that 1+3+5+...+(2n-1)=n² using induction, the base case should verify:
Options
A 1 = 1²
Correct Answer
B 1 = 2²
C 3 = 1²
D 5 = 2²
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For n=1, LHS = 1, RHS = 1² = 1.

Hint

The notes indicate answer A.

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