Given:
The mathematical induction.
Required:
We need to find the first step in using the principle of mathematical induction.
Explanation:
Consider the method of mathematical induction.
The mathematical induction involves two steps.
Step 1:
It proves that a statement is true for the initial value.
Step 2:
It proves that if the statement is true for the kth iteration (or number k), then it is also true for (k+1)th iteration ( or number k+1).
[tex]Let\text{ }P_1\text{ be the initial value.}[/tex]
Step 1:
[tex]\text{ It proves that a statement is true for }P_1.[/tex][tex]Show\text{ that }P_1\text{ is true.}[/tex]
Final answer:
[tex]Show\text{ that }P_1\text{ is true.}[/tex]
