Why does proving every integer above 1 factors into primes need all of P(2), …, P(k) at once?
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Assuming every previous statement at once
State the idea of the new principle, assuming all of instead of alone, in the domino picture where every domino up to the th has already fallen.
The Second Principle of Mathematical Induction
State the principle for with and implying , and write the proof outline with its stronger inductive hypothesis.
Proof of prime factorisation for every
Write the complete proof: basis step , the assumption , Case 1 for prime , and Case 2 with , , invoking and .