Talk:Mathematical induction

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A simple example of inductive proof

We need a simple example of an inductive proof: something easy to understand, but preferably something that doesn't have an even easier proof without induction. The problem on this web page might be a good example: [1] --Catherine Woodgold 12:04, 6 May 2007 (CDT)